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ADOPTED BY 



THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES 



September 2, 1897 



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PUBLISHED BY ORDER OF THE BOARD. 



BUTTE, MONTANA 



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Board of School "Crustecs* 



J. V Long, M. J. Burke, 

J. B. Frederic, C. R. Hawley, A. T. Morgan, 

O. M. Hall, F. J. Lyons. 



tJOTE. — " Teachers will make all requests to the Board in writing. Board of Education Rooms is 
designated as the place for discussion of school affairs." See Section 76, Chapter VII, Rules. 



Officers of the Board* 



Chairman— J. V. Long, Vice-Chairman— A. T. Morgan, Clerk— Thomas Richards 

City Superintendent — J. P. Hendricks. 



Regular Board Meetings. — First Thursday in each month at Board of Education Rooms, High School 
Building, corner Idaho and Parf{ streets, at 8 o'c'ocff P. M. 



Standing Committees* 



.J. B. Frederic, 



Ccacbcrs and Salaries: 

M. J. Burke, 
J. P. Hendricks, Sup't, ex-officio. 



F. J. Lyons, 



A. T. Morgan, 



•pinancet Huditing, and Xnsurancc: 



J. B. Frederic, 



O. M. Hall. 



']fanitors and Supplies: 

O. M. Hall, J. B. Frederic, A. T. Morgan, 

Thomas Richards, Clerk, ex-offlcio. 



Buildings and Repairs: 

C. R. Hawley, a. T. Morgan, 

Thomas Richards, Clerk, ex-offlcio. 



M. J. Burke, 



M. J. Burke, 



t^ext-Books, Library^ ^nd r)igb Scbool: 

A. T. Morgan, 
J. P. Hendricks, Sup't, ex-offlcio. 



C. R. Hawley, 



Rules and Regulations J 

F. J. Lyons, O. M. Hall, C. R. Hawley, 

J P. Hendricks, Sup't, ex-offlcio 



NOTE. — The Chairman of the Board is ex-officio Member of all Committees. 



BUTTE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 



SCHOOL LAWS. 



ARTICLE I. 

SCHOOL LAW'S OF MONTANA— BOARD OF TRUSTEES. 

Section 1797 — Powers and Duties. Section 1920 — ^Compulsory Attendaince. 
Section 1798 — Duties Concerning- Out- Excuse. 

houses. Section 1921 — Penalty. 

Section 1800— Penalty. Seotiofn 1922— Clerk Furnish List. (See 
Section 1802 — Not to Be Interested in District Clerk.) 

Contracts. Section 1923 — Prosecutions. 

Section 1809 — Expenses of Flags. Section 1924 — Truant Officer. 
Section 1863 — Sectarian Publications 

Forbidden. 

Section 1797. "Every board, unless especially provided by law, shall have 
"power and it shall be its duty: 

"1. To prescribe and enforce rules not inconsistent with law, or those pre- 
"scribed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction for their own government 
"of schools under their supervision." 

"2. To employ or discharge teachers, mechanics or laborers and to fix and 
"yrder paid their wages; to determine the rate of tuition of non-resident pupils, 
"and to fix the compensation to be allowed the clerk for the time necessarily 
"spent in the service of the district, as required by law, or as directed by the 
"board." 

"3. To enforce the rules and regulations of the Superintendent of Public 
"Instruction for the government of schools, pupils and teachers and to enforce 
"the course of study." 

"4. To provide for school furniture and for everything needed in the school 
"house or for the use of the school board." 

"5. To rent, repair and insure school houses." 

"6. To build or remove school houses and to purchase or sell school lots 
"when directed by a vote of the district so to do." 

"7. To hold in trust for their district all real or personal property, for the 
"benefit of the school thereof." 

"8. To suspend or expel pupils from school who refuse to obey the rules 
"thereof, and to exclude from school, children under six years of age where the 
"interest of the school requires such exclusion." 

"9. To provide books for indigent children on the written statement of the 
"teacher that the parents of such children are ncit able to purchase them." 

"10. To require all pupils to be furnished with suitable books as a condition 
"of me'mbership in the school." 



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"11. To exclude from school and school libraries, all books, tracts, papers 
"and oitther publicatioms of Im.nioral and perniciouis nature." 

"12. To require teachers to conform to the law." 

"13. To make an annual report, as required by law, to the County Superin- 
"tendent on or before the first day of October in each year, in the manner and 
"form and on blanks prescribed and furnished by the Superintendent of Public 
"Instruction." 

"14. To make a report directly to the Superintendent of Public In&tructiO'U 
"■^Ihanever instructed by ihim to do so." 

"15. Whenever a pupil resident in one district desires to attend school in an 
"adjoining district, such pupil shall be permitted to do so. Provided, that the 
"board may refuse pupils from such district upon the ground of insufficient room. 
"That the board of trustees shall have power to transfer the school moneys due 
"by apportionment to such pupils to the district in which they may attend 
"school; And Provided further, That where any pupil lives five miles or more 
"from the school in his district, such pupil shall have the right to attend any 
"school which is nearer, upon petition to the County Superintendent. When such 
"petition is made to the County Superintendent, he or she shall keep a record of 
"the same on file in his office." 

"16. To determine what branches, if any, in addition to those required by law 
"shall be taught in any school in the district, subject to the approval of the 
"County Superintendent." 

"17. To visit every school in their district at least once in each term, and to 
"examine, carefully into its management, condition and wants." 

"18. To provide for each school house separate outhouses for the sexes." 

Section 1798. "It is hereby made the duty of the school trustees of all school 
"districts in this iState to provide privies or outhouses for the use of the sexes at 
"all school houses where the same do not exist, and to see that the same are kept 
"in good repair, and in a clean condition. Such privies or outhouses must be 
"located and built in such a manner as to secure privacy. In all cases where 
"there iis no) fence dividing the play yards of the sexes, the privies or outhouses 
"herein named shall be separate and distinct buildings, and situated at least 
"twenty feet apart." 

Section 1799. "It shall be the duty of all trustees, teachers, janitors or jani- 
"tors of school districts to see that all privies or outhouses are kept in good re- 
"pair and in clean condition." 

PENALTY. 

Section 1800. "Any trustee or trustees, teacher, janitor or janitors, failing 
"to comply with the provisions of this act shall be deemed guilty of a misde- 
"meanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in a sum not exceeding one 
"hundred dollars or imprisoned in the county jail not exceeding ninety days, or 
"both such fine and imprisonment, in the discretioini of the court." 

SHALL. NOT BE INTERESTED IN CONTRACTS. 

Section 1802. "It shall be unlawful for any trustee to have any pecuniary in- 
"terest, either directly or indirectly, in any erection of school houses, or for 
"warming, ventilating, furnishing or repairing the same, or to be in any manner 
"connected with the furnishing of supplies for the maintenance of the schools, or 
"to receive or to accept any compensation or reward for services rendered as 
"trustee." 



BUTTE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 



MUST PROCURE AMERICAN FDAG-S. 

Section 1807. "That the trustees of the several school districts of the State 
■"of Montana shall within ninety days from the passage of this act, procure by 
"purchase or donation, an American flag with necessary poles and ropes, e-tc, for 
"'each and every school house in their respective districts. Said flags shall be of 
"dimensions not less than four by six feet, and they shall be made from durable 
^'material." 

Section 1808. "It shall be the duty of said trustees to cause said flags to be 
"displayed over such school houses every day, during the session thereof, pro- 
"vided the weather is such as to permit the display without injury to the flag." 

Section 1840. "No person shall be accounted as a qualified teacher, within the 
"meaning of the school law, who has not first appeared before the County Super- 
"intendent of the county in which he proposes to teach, and received a certificate 
"setting forth his qualifications; or who has not received a temporary certificate 
■"from the County Superintendent, or who has not a iState certificate or life di- 
"ploma from the State Board of Education, oir a certificate froim some other 
"county, endorsed by the County Superintendent." 

"Provided, That special certificates may be granted to persons employed to 
"'teach music, drawing, modern languages; or pennianship only." 

SECTARIAN PUBLICATIONS FORBIDDEN. 

Section 1863. "No publication of a sectarian, partisan or denominational char- 
■"acter must be used or distributed in any schooil, or be made a part of any school 
"liibrary; nor miust any sectarian or denominational doctrine be taught therein. 
^'Any school district, the officers of which knowingly allow any schools to be 
"taught in violation of these provisions, forfeits all right to any State or county 
■"apportionment of school moneys; and upon satisfactory evidence of such vio-- 
"lation the Superintendent of Public Instruction and County Superintendent 
■"must withhold both iState and county apportionments." 

COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE. 

Section 1920. "Every parent, guardian or other person in the State of Mon- 
"tana, having control of any child or children between the ages of eight and 
"fourteen years, shall be required to send suchdhild oir cthildren to a poiiblic school, 
"or private iSdhoOil, taught by <a, competent instructor, for a pieriod of at least twelve 
"weeks 'in eadh year, six weieks of which time shall be consecutive: Provided, that 
"'such parent or guardian or other person having control of such child or chil- 
"'dren shall be excused from such duty by the school board of the district when- 
"ever it shall be shown to their satisfaction, subject to appeal as provided by 
"'law, that one of the following reasons exists therefore, to wit: 

"First. That such child is taught at home by a competent instructor in such 
"'branches as are usually taught in the public schools." 

"Second. That such child has already acquired the branches of learning 
"'taught in the putblic schools." 

"Third. That such parent, guardian or other person is not able, by reason of 
"'poverty, to properly clothe sudh child." 

"Fourth. That such 'child is in such a physical or mental condition (as de- 
"'clared by a competent physician, if required by the board) to render such at- 
"'tendance inexpedient or impracticable. 



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"Fifth. That there is no school taug"ht the requisite length of time within 
'two and one-half miles of the residence of such child by the nearest traveled 
'road: Provided, That no chiM sihall be refused admission to any public school 
'on account of race or color." 

Section 1921. "Any parent, guardian or other person, failing to comply with 
'the provisions of Section 1920 of this title, shall, upon conviction, be deemed 
'guilty of a misdemeanor, and fined in a sum not less than five nor more than 
'twenty-five dollars for each offense; said action shall be prosecuted in the 
'name of the State of Montana before any court of competent jurisdiction, and 
'all fines so collected shall be paid into the county treasury and placed to the 
'credit of the sohool fund of the district in which the offense occurs." 

Section 1923. "It shall be the duty of the school trustees of the district to in- 
'quire into all cases of neglect of the duty prescribed in this title, and ascertain 
'from the person neglecting, the reason, if any, therefor, and they shall forth- 
'with proceed to secure the prosecution of any offense occurring under this title; 
'and any trustee neglecting to secure such prosecution for such offense, within 
'ten days after receiving the lists mentioned in Section 1922, unless the person so 
'complained of shall be excused by the board of trustees for the reason hereinbe- 
'fore stated, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and liable to a fine in the 
'sum of not less than ten nor more than fifty dollars; and such fine when col- 
'lected shall be paid into the county treasury and placed to the credit of the 
'school fund of the district in which the offense occurs." 

Section 1924. "In every school district having a papulation of two thousand 
'or more, the board of trustees may appoint one person Tvho shall be designated 
'as 'truant oflicer,' whose duty it shall be, acting discreetly, to apprehend on view 
'all children between eight and fourteen years of age, who are residents of the 
'said district, who habitually frequent or loiter about public places, and have 
'no lawful occupation, and place such children when so apprehended in the public 
'school. And such officer shall report all cases of truancy to his respective board 
'of trustees immediately. Upon the receipt of such information from such 
' truant officer, any member of the board of trustees shall forthwith proceed 
'to prosecute the person so offending as prescribed in Section 1920 of this title. 
'Such officer shall be entitled to such compensation as shall be fixed by the board 
'appointing him, which shall be paid out of the school fund." 



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RULES OF TRUSTEES. 



ARTICLE II— CHAPTER I. 

Section 1 — Organization. Section 6 — Amend Rules and Reg-ula- 

Section 2 — Meeting's. tions. 

Section 3 — 'Standing Committees. Section 7 — Audit Bills. 

Section 4 — Executive Duties. Section 8 — Election of Teachers. 

Section 5— Order of BusinieSiS. 

' ORGANIZATION. 

Section 1. "Members of the board shall meet and organize on the third Satur- 
"day in April following the annual election, at which meeting a chairman, vice- 
"chairmian and clerk sihall be elected for the ensuing year. But should such elec- 
"tion not take place at said meeting it shall be in order at any meeting con- 
evened thereafter." — See Sec. 1793. 

MEETINGfS. 

Section 2. The board shall hold its regular meetings at 8 p. m., on the first 
Thursday of each month and on the third Saturday of April, July, October and 
January. Special meetings may be called by the chairman at any time, upon 
forty-eight hours notice being given the other members. Pour trustees shall con- 
stitute a quorum. 

STANDING CO'M'MTTTEEiS. 

Section 3. At the first regular meeting of the board after the annual elec- 
tion, the chairman shall appoint the folowing committees: 

(a) On finance, auditing and insurance. 

(b) On janitors and supplies. 

(c) On teachers and salaries. 

(d) On buildings and repairs. 

(e) On rules and regulations. 

(f) Oin, text-books, library and high scihooi. 

(g) On course of study. 

EXECUTIVE DUTIES. 

Section 4. The chairman shall preside at the meetings of the board and ex- 
ercise the powers and perform the duties incident to that office. In case of ab- 



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sence or disability of the chairman, the vice-chairman shall perform all execu- 
tive duties. 

ORDER OF BUSINESS. 

Section 5. "The order of business of the regular meetings shall be as follows: 

1. Reading minutes. 

2. Reports of special committees. 

3. Reports of standing committees. 

4. Reports and communications from City Superintendent. 

5. Audited bills. 

6. New business. 

7. Miscellaneous. 

8. Adjournment. 

The rules of order shall be the same as those usually governing deliberative 
bodies." 

AMEND RULES AND REGULATIONS. ' 

Section 6. The rules and regulations of the board may be changed or 
amended by resolutions adopted at any regular meeting of the board; provided 
notice of such proposed change has been given at a previous meeting. 

AUDIT BILLS. 

Section 7. All bills against the district shall be placed in the hands of the 
finance committee, so that they may be audited previous to a regular meeting 
in order to insure action of the board thereon at said meeting. 

ELECTION OF TEACHERS. 

Section 8. The election of teachers shall take place on the last regular meet- 
ing preceding the close of the schools for the year. 

CHAPTER II. 

DUTIES OF COMMITTEES. 

Section 9 — Finance, Auditing and In- Section 12 — Teachers and Salaries, 
surance. Section 13 — Rules and Regulations. 

Section 10 — Janitors and Supplies. Seotioni 14— Text-Books, Library. 

Section 11 — Building and Repairs. Section 15 — ^Course of Study. 

RULES. 

FINANCE, AUDITING AND INSURANCE. 

Section 9. It shall be the duty of this committee to examine and report on all 
bills and other claims against the district; examine and report upon the ac- 
counts of the clerk; to place all insurance on school buildings and contents 
there/of and to arrange for tax levy, etc., subject to the approval of the board. 



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JANITORS AND SUPPLIES. 

Section 10. It shall be the duty of this committee to recommend persons for 
the position of janitors, W'hio shall be under control of the clerk. They shall sub- 
mit estimates of fuel and the cost of all necessary supplies that in their judg- 
ment may be needed for the school year, for the approval of the board, and when 
approved, shall advertise and let contracts for supplying- the fuel to the lowest 
responsible bidder or bidders. Such estimates shall be submitted at least 
"thirty days prior to the beginning of the school year. The clerk shall be ex- 
offlcio, a member of this committee. 

BUILDINGS AND REPAIRS. 

Section 11. It shall be the duty of this committee to assist the clerk in the 
supervision of erecting, repairing and improving all school buildings, and the 
improving of grounds; and through him to provide such heating and ventilating 
apparatus as may he authorized by the board. Whenever extensive repairs are 
to be made the contract shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder. 

TEACHERS AND SALARIBS. 

Section 12. It shall be the duty of this committee to receive the recommen- 
dations of the Superintendent regarding the election of principals and teachers 
for the schools. They shall, in all cases, recommend the salaries to be paid 
teachers whom they nominate. The City Superintendent shall be ex-ofRcio, a 
member of this committee. 



RULES AND REGULATIONS. 

Section 13. This committee shall prepare and recommend the adoption of 
such rules and regulations as in their judgment may be for the best interest of 
the schools. The City • Superintendent shall be ex-offlcio, a member of this 
committee. 

TEXT-BOOKS, LIBRARY AND HIGH SCHOOL. 

.Section 14. It shall be the duty of this oommdttee to recomm-end the adop- 
tion or rejection of text-books; to expend the library fund as directed by the 
board and give attention to the high school. 

COURSE OF STUDY. 

Section 15. This committee shall prepare, subject to the approval of the 
board, courses of study for the primary, grammar and high school departments, 
and advise as to the special lines of work to be carried in connection with said 
department. The City Superintendent shall be ex-officio, a member of this 
committee. 



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DISTRICT CLERK. 

CHAPTER III. 
SCHOOL LAW. 

Section 1887 — Provide School Supplies. 
Section 1922 — Clerk Must Furnish Lists. 

RULES OF TRUSTEES. 

Section 16 — Duties of District Clerk. Section 21 — Give Written Orders. 

Section 17 — Personal Property. Section 22 — Make Reports. 

Section 18 — Attend Meetings. Section 23 — File Applications. 

Section 19 — Have Care of Buildings. Section 24 — Deliver Names of Applicants, 

Section 20 — Purchase Supplies. Section 25 — Office Hours. 

SCHOOL LA WIS. 

CLERK MUST FURNISH LIST. 

Section 1922. "It shall be the duty of the district clerk of each school district 
"not later than twenty days after the commencement of each school term to 
"furnish the board of trustees with a list of names of all children between eight 
"and fourteen years of age in attendance at school; and any district clerk fail- 
"ing to furnish such lists within the time specified herein shall be guilty of a 
"misdemeanor and be liable to a fine of not less than five nor more than twenty- 
"five dollars for each offense; and such fine when collected shall be paid into the 
"county treasury and placed to the credit of the school fund of the district in 
"which the offense occurs." 

PROVIDE SCHOOL >SUPPLIES. 

Section 1887. "The district clerk of each district shall provide all school sup- 
"plies authorized by this article, and shall keep the schoolhouse in repair during 
"the time school is taught therein, and shall keep an accurate record of all ex- 
"penses incurred by him on account of the school, which account shall be audited 
"by a majority of the board of trustees and paid out of the county school 
"moneys of that district." 

RULES OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES. 

DUTIES. 

Section 16. The clerk shall perform all duties imposed upon ham by statute, 
notify all members of the board of all meetings of thait body, have charge of the 
office of the boa>rd, and be responsiible for all tihe reooTds, papers and doeumeints of 
the district. 

PERSONAL PROPERTY. 

Section 17. He shall have charge of all the personal property of the school, 
and attend to th^e distribuition of the same. He sih;all keep an account with each 
school building in the district, and charge 'to such all supplies furnisihed thereto. 



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ATTEND MEETINGS. 

Seotion 18. He shall attend all meeting's of the board, and keep accurate 
minutes of all its proceeding's; and when requested shall attend the meeting-s of 
any co'mmittee and make such record of its proceedings as suoh committee may 
direct. He shall also, at tbe request of the cihalrmain of any ooimmlttee, notify 
th(e m-embers thereof of the time, place and purpose of any meeting of such com- 
mittee. 

HAVE CAKE OF BUILDINGS. 

Section 19. He shall at all times have charge of the school buildings and 
g"rounds, and shall be responisible to the bioard for tbelir care; and for that pur- 
pcise be shall have power to appoint and dismiss the janitors of the several build- 
ings, subject to the approval of the committee on janitors, and he sball enforce 
the rules of the board relating to janitors. 

PURCHASE SUPPLIES. 

Seatilon 20. All supplies for the support of the schloiol shall be purchased by 
thie clerk, by written order, and all claims again'st the district shall be presented 
to him. He shall examine all bills and cliaims preeented, and if he finds them 
OGirrect in amount, and, that the expenditure was necessary in maintaining the 
sdhO'Ols, or for keeping buildings or grounds in proper condition, or that the ex- 
penditure has been especially autborized by the board, be sball so' certify on the 
vouchier before presenting the claim to the auditing committee. 

MAKE REPORT. 

Section 21, He shaJl report to the board each month, or to the co.m:mittee on 
fiiniance, the condition of the school funds, wbe'n required; and shall make such 
special investigaition of any claim, account (^r other matter as may be directed 
by tbe board or any committee thereof. 

At each regular meeting of the board he shall make a written report of his 
transactions as purchasing a.gent, and when necessary, report the conditions of 
the buildings and grounds, with such reoom,m€indatiO!ns as he may think proper. 

FILE APPLICATIONS. 

Section 22. The clerk shall keep a list,' with number and date of reception, 
of all applications, teachers and others, filed, and, immediately upon the filing of 
any application, he shall, unless otherwise instructed by the board, notify the 
applicant that the application has been received and filed; and shall state in his 
notice that the applicatioin will be considered withdrawn at the end of three 
months froim the time of filing, unless the applicant shall before that time give 
notice that the application is continued. 

DELIVER LIST OF NAMES. 

Section 23. He shall keep at the office of the board, alphabetically, files of all 
teachers' applications and the accompanying letters of reference and recommen- 
dation, and en the last Saturday of each m.onth deiliver to each member of the 



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teacihers' oommittee and the City Superintenidenit, a copiy of the list of the same, 
giving- file number, date, residence, experience and the positions of the applicant's 
desire. 

OFFICE HOURS. 

Section! 24. He shall be in his office from 9:00 a. m. umtil 11:30 a. m,, and from 
1 to 2 p. m., on all school days. He shall be in the office on Friday of each week 
at 4 p. m. 

DELIVER BILLS FOR AUDITING. 

He shall deliver to^ the chairman of the oommittee on auditing- and finance all 
bills and accounts ready for auditing, as early as practicable before the meeting 
of the board at whdch aoco'uauts may be 'paiid. 

CITY SUPERINTENDENT OF THE SCHOOLS. 

CHAPTER IV. 

SCHOOL LAWS. 

Section 1930 — City Superintendent of Sectioin 1932 — Duties. 

Schools. Section 1933 — Certain Employment Pro- 

Seation 1931 — Qualifications. hibited. 

RULES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEE'S. 

Ssatton 25 — Executive Officer. Sectioin 33 — Fill Vacancies. 

Section 26 — Visits to Schools. Section 34 — Prepare Blanks. 

Section 27 — Observe Work of Teachers. Secition 35 — No'n-Resident Pupils. 

Section 28 — Teachlers" Mee'tings. Seotioin 36 — Office Hours. 

Seotion 29— Suspend Pupils. Section 37 — Report Work of Janitors. 

Se'Ction 30 — Examdnie Pupils. . Sectloin 38 — Attend Meetings. 

SectiofHi 31 — Discretionary PO'Wer. Sectiom 39 — All Instructions to Teach- 
Sectian. 32 — Reoommsnd and Assign ers and Pupils. 

Teacheirs. 

SCHOOL LAWS. 

Section 1930. "In every district having a popuilatioin of five thousand and 
"uipwardiS, the board of trustees of such district may appoint a superintendent 
"of schools, who shall be designated City S'uperirtte'ndenlt of Schoolis of the Dis- 
"trict, and who sha:Il hold his position at tihe pl'easiure of the board. He shall re- 
"ceive a salary from the gevneral school fund, to be fixed by the board of 
"trustees." 

Section 1931. "Tihe person appointed to sucih positioTi shall be the holder of a 
"state certificate of the hiighiest grade, issued in some state, or be a graduate of 
"some reputable university, college or normail sichaol, and shall have taught in 
"public schools at least five years." 

Section 1932. "The Superintendenit shaiil perform suoh duties as the board of 
"trustees shall prescribe." 

Section 1933. "No City Superintendent shall engage in any work that will 
"conflict with his duties as Superintendent." 



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RULES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. 

Section 25. The City Su'perinitendent shall be the exeoxitive officer of the board 
and shall act under its advice and direction. 

VISITS. 

Sedtion 26. He shall visit all the s-chooils as often as his duties will permit; 
the shaiKl have supierintendence of ai'l the siCihiools and of school building's, as well 
as of all teaahiers and pupils. 

He slhall file with the board each monith a report sihowirig- the eniroillment, 
average' nuimber belonging, attendance in eacih building and the assignment of 
each teadher. 

OBSERVE WORK OF TEACHERS. 

Section 27. He shaJli oarefuilly observe the diisoipliine, teaohdng and general 
efficiency; shall advise with and direct all teaohiers employed in the public 
schools, and shall promiptly report to the teaoheirs' committee amy teaoher who is 
inefficient ot inao'mpatenit. He miust hold the teaahers responsible for the proper 
diisohiarge of their duties, and will himsellf be responsible to the board for the 
samie, 

TEACHERS' MEETING'S. 

Section 28. He sIhaiH call a general teaohers' meeting once each month and 
ward O'r grade -meetings each week, and such other te'aohers' meeting:s as he may 
deem' necessary for the purpose of giving imstruction or direotion to the teach- 
ers in the diisciharge of their duties; for the discussion of methods of teaching 
and -systems of scihool governonienit ; and to secure unif ormiity in grade work and in 
discipline of the schools. 

SUSPEND PUPILS. 

Section 29. He s'biall have power to suspend any pupil who is guilty of any 
open or violent disobedience, imsub ordination, for using profane language on 
school premlises, or fO<r good and sufficient cause. 

EXAMINE PUPILS. 

Section 30. He sthalll fix the time and prescribe the nuode of examinations of 
pupils for promotion from class to- clasS', and from grade to grade, and determine 
the oonditioins thereof, so that they may be equal and uniform throughout the 
schools. In conducting examinations, he shall have power to call to bis assist- 
ance such teaohers as ble may desire. 

DISCRETIONARY POWER. 

Section 31. As the executive officer of the board, he is authorized to adopt 
such rules and measures as he may find necessary to give force and effect to the 
rules of tihe board, or to secure desirable improvement in the schools, and he is 
expected to use all available means to that end. 



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RECOMMEND AND ASSIGN TEACHERS. 

Sectiian 32. He sball recommend the emploiym^enit of teaohers qualified for the 
severail positions, and it sihall be his duty to assagn the teaohers and principals to 
tOielr respective schools, acting" with the committee on teaohers and salaries. 

FILL VACANCIES. 

Section 33. He shall have the power to fill vacancies, caused by the tempo- 
rary absence of teaohers, from the Preferred Corps, the Post Graduate Normal 
clas(s, and the special supply teaohers, and secure other temporary teaohers when 
n'ec'cssary. 

PREPARE BLANKS. 

Section 34. He shall devise a system of blanks for reg"isters, reports, and 

O'ther statistics, and prescribe rules for keeping- the same. He shaill advise the 

clerk from time to time, so that he may keep supplies on hand for distribution in 

the several schools. 

NON-RESIDENT PUPILS. 

Section 35. The Superintendent shall not admit non-resident poiplls to the 
public schools, U'nless said pupils present a certificate from the clerk that tuition 
for the term has been paid. He may then admit themi to such school as in his 
judgment they may be qualified to enter, and he shall report the same at the next 
regrilar meeting of the board. 

OFFICE HOURS. 

Section 36. During the time schools are in session, he shall have reg"ular office 
hours, to the end that teaohers, parents and citizens may find him. 

REPORT WORK OF JANITORS. 

Section 37. He shall observe the work of janitors, and report his observations 
and recommendations to the clerk and board from time to time. 

ATTEND MEETINGS. 

Section 38. The City Superintendent shall attend ail meetings of the board. 

INSTRUCTIONS TO TEACHERS AND PUPILS. 

Section 39. All instructions to teachers and pupils from the board shall be 
communicated throug^h the Superintendent. 

PRINCIPALS AND TEACHERS. 

CHAPTER V. 

SCHOOL LAWS. 

Section 1840 — Qualifications. Section 1900 — Institutes. 

Section lS42^Duties. Section 1910— Examination for Certifi- 

Section 1843 — Contract. cates. 

Section 1844--Powers of Teachers. Section 1911— Grades of Certificates. 

Section 1845 — Duties. 

QUALIFICATIONS. 

Section 1840. "No person shall be accounted as a qualified teacher, within the 
"meaning of the school law, whio has not first appeared before the County Super- 



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BUTTE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 17 

"inte'nd'ent of tihe cournty in, whioh he proposes to teach, and received a certificate 
•"sietting- forth Ms qualifications; or wtoo ihias noit received a temiporairy certificate 
"fro.m the County Sufperintendeint, ot has ncit a state certificate or Life diploma 
■"fro^m the State Board of Education, or a certificate from some other county, en- 
"dorsed by the County Superinitendent: Provided, Tlhat special oeirtifiicates may 
■"be granted to persons employed to teach either music, drawing, modern lan- 
"guages or peum'anship lonly." 

DUTIES OP TEACHERS 

Sectlom 1842. "It shall be the duty of the teacher of every public school of 
"'thiis state to keep, in a neat, busdness-like miaruner, a daily register, in s^uah form 
"and upoin suicih blanks as shall be prepared by the Siuperintendenit of Public 
"Instruiotion, and mo boiard of trustees shall draw any warrant for the salary of 
"'any teaclher for the last miointh of his service i'n sclhoiol, at the end of any term 
"or year, until they shall have received a oertificate from the district clerk that 
"the said reg^ister has been properly kept, the summaries made and the statistics 
"enteired, or uinitil by personal examination they shall have satisfied themselves 
"that it hias been done." 

"Teadhers slhall faithfully enforce in sohooil the course of study and regula- 
"'tlons prescribed, and if any teacher shall re-fuse or neg'lect to comply with suah 
"regulations, then the board of trustees shall be aulthiorized to withhold any 
"warrant for saliaries due until such teacher sha/H comply therewith. No teacher 
""shall be employed exoept by written order of a nuajority of the board of trustees, 
""at a regular or special meeting thereotf, nor unless the holder of a legal teacher's 
"'certificate in full force and effect." 

CONSTRUCTION OF CONTRACT. 

iSeotion 1843. "In every contract between any teacher and board of trustees, 
"'a school month sihall be coinstrued as twenty days, or four weeks of five days 
"each, and no teacher shall be required to teaclh schooll cm Christm'as day, the first 
"day of January, the fourth day of July, the twenty-secoind day of February, the 
"'thirtieth day of May, the first Monday in September, election day in November, 
"and the day appointed by the President of the United States or the Governor of 
"'this state as a day of thanksgiving. And no deduction from the teacher's time or 
"wages slhall be made by reason O'f the fact that scihool day happens to be one of 
"'the days referred to in this section;. And any contract made in violation of this 
"'section shall have no force or effect as against the teacher." 

POWERS OF TEACHERS. 

Section 1844. "Every teacher shall have power to hold every pupil to a strict 
"'accounitability in school for any disorderly conduct on the way to school, or 
"during the intermission or recess; to suspend from sohool any pupil for good 
"'cause: Provided, That suspenisdon shall be reported to the trustee as soon as 
"'practicable, for uhieiir decision." 



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DUTIES. 



Section 1845. "It shall be the duty of all teachers to endeavor to impress on 
"'the minds of tiheir pupils the principles of morality, truth, justice and patriot- 



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"isim; to teach tbem to avoid idleness, profanity and falsehood, and to instruct 
"t/hem in thie principles of a free government, and to train them up to a true 
"com.pre,hension of the rights, duties and digndity of Amierican citizensihip." 

PENALTY. 

Section 1846. "Any teacher whio shall mialtreat or abuse any pupil by adminis- 
"terimg- any undue or severe punishment, sihall be deemed gnilty of a misde- 
"mieanor, and upon conviction thereof before any court of competent jurisdiction 
"sihiall be fined in any sum not exceeding one hundred doillars." 

INSTITUTES IN EACH COUNTY. 

Section 1900. "The County Superintendent in every county in Which there 
"are five or miore school districts, must hold one te'adhers' institute in each year; 
"and every teacher employed in a paibldc school in the county must attend the 
"instltuite and participate in its proceedings," 

NOTICE, TEACHERS MUST ATTEND. 

Section 1903. "Wheni a teachers' institute has been appointed to be held for 
"any county, it may be the duty of the Cotmity Superinftendent to give written 
"or printed notice to each teacher in the public schools of the county, and, as far 
"ais possible, to all others not engaged in teaching, whjo are hiolders of teachers' 
"certificates, at least thirty days before the opening of such institute, of the time 
"and place of holding it. Each teacher receiving suidh notice engaged in teadh- 
"ing a term of school which includes the time of bollding sucih institute, may 
"close school during suoh institute and attend tihe same upon permission of trus- 
"tees of said district, and may be paid by the school board of the district, regular 
"wages as teadher for the time (not less than three days) he or sihe attended such 
"institute, as certified by the County Superintendent: Provided, That no insti- 
"tute shall be (held between the first day of June and tIhe first day of Septem.ber 
"of any year." 

EXAMINATION FOR CERTIFICATES. 

Section 1910. "The County Superintendent shall hold public examinations of 
"all persons over eig*hteen years of age, offering themseJlves as candidates for 
"teachers of co^mmon sdhools, at any county seat, on the third Fridays in Feb- 
"ruary, April, Augusit and November of each year, and, w(hen necessary, such 
"examiintations may be continaied on the following day, at which time he shall ex- 
"amine them by a series oif written or printed questions, according to the rules 
"prescribed by the Superintendenit of Public Instructioni." 

GRADES OF CERTIFICATES. 

S'eotion 1911. "Coujmty certificates sihall be of four grades. The professional 
"grade, for a term of not less than four years, and the first grade certificate, for a 
"term of not less than three years; and the professional and first grade certificate 
"&hall be good and valid for as long as the holder thereof continues teaching and 
"gives the County Superintendent satisfactory evidence of progress and effi- 
"ciency; the second grade certificate shall be valid for a term of two years, and 
"the third grade certificate sihall be valid for a term of one year, according to 



BUTTE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 19 

"tihe ra,tiO' of correct answers of the applicant, and other evidences of qualifica- 
"tlo'n ap'pearimg" from the examination. No certificate shall be granted unless 
"the applicant shall be found proficient in and qualified to teach the fo-llowing- 
"branches of a common English education: Penmanship, ortihograpihy, reading-, 
"writing, arith,metic, mental ariithroetlc, geoigraphy, English grammar, physiol- 
"ogy and hyigiene, United Sitates history, and theory and practice of teaching. In 
"addition to the above, applicants for a second grade certificate shall pass a satis- 
"factory examination in civics of the United States and Montana, p'hysical geog- 
"raphy; applicants for a first grade ceirtlfiicate shall pass an examination 
"in civics of the United States and Montana, physical geogra,phy, American 
"literature anid elementary algebra; applicants for a professional grade certifi- 
"cate sihlall pass an examination in civics of the United States and Montana, 
"physical geography, American literature,, elementary algebra, physics and plane 
"geometry. No person shall be employed as a teacher in the high school who is 
"not the holder of a professional county certificate or the holder of a life or State 
"diploma, issued by the Board of Education of the State of Montana, or who is 
"not a graduate of some reputable university, college, or normal school." 

Seation 1913. "Every applicant for a ooiun(ty certificate shall pay one dollar to 
"the Cojunty Suiperintendent, wihlclh shall be used by hdm in the support of the 
"teachers' institutes in the county." 

DUTIES OF PRINCIPALS. i 

CHAPTER VI. . 

RULES OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES. 

Section 40 — Qualifications. Seation 49 — Reports. 

Section 41 — Shall Teacih, Section 50 — Record of Tardiness. 

Section 42 — Pumctuality. Section 51 — To Return Registers, 

Section 43 — Enforce the Rules and Reg- Seation 52 — Uniform Time. 

uiLations. Section 53 — To Hold Teachers' Meet- 
Section 44 — ^May Suspend Pupils. ings. 

Section 45 — Corporal Punishment. Section 54 — To Examine Pupils for Ad- 
Section 46 — Record of Pupils Punished. mission. 

Section 47 — Agents, Lecturers and Ex- Section 55 — ^Make Requisitions for Sup- 

hlbitors. plies. 

Section 48 — Supervision of Teachers Section 56 — Fire Drills. 

and Janitors. Section 57 — Official Fire Signals. 

LAWS— QUALIFICATIONS. 
* 

Section 40 (from Section 1911). "The principal moist be the hodder of a pro- 
"fessional county certificate or the holder of a life or State diploma, or be a 
"graduate from a university, college or normal sohooil of standing." 

SHALL TEACH. 

Section 41, Principals shall devote at least two hours of each day to the reg- 
ular class work in their respective rooms. The supervision of the teachers' 
work and method shall be under the direction of the City Superintendent. 



20 RULES AND LAWS 



PUNCTUALITY. 

Section 42. It shall be the duty of the principalis to be present thirty minutes 
before the re'giuil'ar opening- of their respecitive departmen^ts in the morning and 
at once to assume a general suipervision over the schools of their respective 
buildings uaiitil the close of the schools in the evening. 

ENFORCE THE RULES AND REGULATIONS. 

Section 43. Tihe primcipal in each building sihaJl be responsible for the en- 
forcement of tIhe rules and regulations of the board and City Superintendent. 
for the guidance and direction of teachers and government of the schools. 

MAY SUSPEND PUPILS. 

Section 44. Principals may temporarily suspend pupils from the school 
under their charge, for wilful disobedience, truancy, carryimg deadly weapons, 
the use of tobacco, profane and indecent language in or about the school 
premises, for general and perslsttent insubordination, for impertinent language 
O'r conduct towards teachers: Provided, that due notice be given the parent or 
guarddan of the suspended pupil, and written notice ^hall at once be given, with 
'reasons for suspension, to the City Superintendent, with Whom they shall co- 
operate in everything pertaining to the discipiline and government of the 
schools, 

CORPORAL PUNISHMENT. 

Section 45. Corporal punishment of any description shall be resorted to only . 
in extreme cases when appeals to reason and affection have failed, and sihall then 
be inflicted by the principal, or in his presence, for sufficienit cause and as a last 
alternative. But in no case shall the punishment be inflicted in the presence of a 
class or school; nor shall such piunish,ment be cruel or excessive; nor shall it be 
inflicted by blows upon or about the head or face, or any vital part, ot by pinch- 
ing, twisting the arms or hands, or by pulling the hair or ears. 

RECORD OF PUPILS PUNISHED. 

Section 46. The principal shall keep a recoTd of alil cases of punishmenit, in- 
cluding the offense, evidence of same, the punishment inflicted and the effect pro- 
duced thereby. He shall, when desired by the parent or g'uardian of the pupil, 
furnish him with a co.py of such record. He sihall also at the end of each week, re- 
port to the Superintendent all cases of corporal punishiment, with all the facts 
relating- thereto; and the Superintendent shall duly record and file such reports 
for the inspection of the board. 

,, AGENTS, LECTURERS AND EXHIBITORS. 

Section 47. Piincipals shall not permit the time of the teachers or that of the 
schools to be occupied by agents of books or apparatus, lecturers, exhibitors, or 
other persons not connected with the schools. No tickets shall be sold or of- 
fered for sale, and no notices of concerts, lectures or other entertainments shaJl 
b-e givein in tihe scihooJs or about the schoo/1 preanises. 



BUTTE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 21 

/^ SUPERVISION OF TEACHERS AND JANITORS. 

Section 48. Tihe primcipal sihall have g'emer'al supervision over, arid be rs- 
sponsible for tihie condition of the buil'dings, grou/nds, furniture and apparatus; 
and h'e sh'alU superintend the janitor in the diseharge of his duties. He shall 
direct the heatings and ventilating and be responsible for the order in 'the halls, 
on the stairways and generally in and aboiut thie buiMings, and miay call upon the 
janitor and assistant teachers for all reqiuired aid. He shall see that the janitor 
follows all directions, and in case the janitor neglects Ms duties he shall so- report 
in writing to thiB City Superintendent and toi the clerk. 

He sihall also m>ake a written report eadh nnonth to the City Superintendent re- 
garding the care of the buiildings, grounds and other matters pertaining to the 
janitor's work, wlhioh report shall be embodied in the City Superintendent's re- 
port to the board. 

REPORTS. 

Section 49. Principals sihall see that all records of the schools are neatly an<l 
proiperly kept, attend to the distribution of blanks and notices, and collect and 
forward the reports to the City SuperTntemdent at the proper time,. 



V 



RECORD OP TARDINESS. 



Section 50. Principalis shaill keep a record of the absence or tardiness of 
telacihers and -miake i/t a part of their report to the Superintendent. Tlhey shall 
also report to the Superintendent any failure of any teacher under their super- 
vision toi 'Carry out the rules and regulatioms of the board. 

Tardiness of principail or teaclhers sihall be reported to the City Soiperintend- 
ent and filed with the clerk, wlho^ sthaM deduct one-half day's salary for each mark 
unexicuised'. 

TO RETURN REiGISTERS. 

Section; 51. Principals sihial'l, at the cloise of the year, return the registers and 
text-book records of their building to the office of the board of education. They 
sihall alsO' file with the clerk of the board, a schedule of the articlles used in and 
beloinging to said buiMings, and turn over tO' him the keys of the same'. 

UNIFORM TIME. 

Seotdioin 52. Principals shall see that the teachers in their buildings are 
proimpit in opening and closing the sichooiDs. It shall be their duty to see that all 
the clocks are proiperly regulated by the janitors, and that all the teacihers con- 
form to this standard in making their record of attendance, both for themselves 
and for their pupils. 

TO HOLD TEACHERS' MEETINGS. 

Section 53. It sihall be the duty of the principals to call together their assist- 
ant teachers at stated times for the purpose of discussing questions of interest to 
the schools, as O'Utlined by the Superintendent. 

TO EXAMINE PUPILiS FOR ADMISSION. 

Section 54. Principals may be directed to examine pupils seeking admission 
to their scihooQs and place them in their proper classes. 



RULES AND LAWS 



MAKE REQUISITIONS FOR SUPPLIES. 

Section 55. It s'hal'l be the duty of the principals to file duplicate requisitions 
for supplies with the clerk at the close of each week anid month, and to see that 
the teachers, pupils and janitors are provided with necessary articles. 

FIRE DRILLS. 

Section 56. Tthe principals shall have fire drills eaah week. The fire alarm 
shall be several rapid strokes of the g'oing-, to be followed by two strokes, as a 
sig-nal to leave the budilding ihurr'iedly, without wraps; three strokes to procure 
wraps and form in line and leave the building-. One. stroke of the gong is the 
signal for pupils and teachers to return to the rooms. In case of the alarm, 
pupils shall form in line without signals or permission from the teachers. The 
following shall be posted near the gong: 

OFFICIAL FIRE SIGNALS. 

Section 57. 1. Several rapid strokes of the gong followed by two strokes 
(haste) without wraps 

2. iSeveral rapid strokes of the gong followed by three strokes (moderate) 
with wraps. 

3. One stroke, return to roomis. 

Fire drills may be given any time by the school trustees, the City Superin- 
tendent and the Chief of the City Fire Department. 

DUTIES OF TEACHERS. 

CHAPTER VII. 

Seotioin 58 — Comipetent Teachers. Section 74 — Punctuality — Report Ab- 

Seoticn 59 — Certificates. sence. 

Section 60 — ^Care, Ventilation and Tern- Section 75 — Attendance Upon Meeting. 

perature. Section 76— All Requests to Be Made in 

Section 61 — Co-aperate with Principal. Writing. 

SeJction 62 — High School Teachers. Section 77 — Rules and Regulations. 

Section 63 — Punctuality^Time Fixed. Section 78 — Notify Parents. 

Section 64 — Daily Programme. Section 79 — Excuses. 

Section 65— Order of Examination. Section 80 — Excuses for Music Lessons. 

Section 66 — Keep Name and Street Section 81— Not Entertain Children 
Number. Visitors. 

Section 67— Visits of Teachers. Section 82— Subscriptions and Contri- 

Section 68 — Avoid Criticism. butions. 

Section 69— Notice of Absence. Section, 83— Not Teach Private Classes. 

Section 70— Deportment of Pupils. Section 84— Violations of Rules and 

Sectian 71 — Notice of Entertainments. Regulations. 

Section 72— School Records. Section 85— Application foT Supplies. 

Section 73— May Retain Pupils at Re- 
cess. 

'COMPETENT TEACHERS. 

Section 58. It is the purpose of the board of trustees to employ none but com- 
petent and able teachers, and to pay salaries to compensate such for their time 



BUTTE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 23 

and best efforts'. It is tbereifore understoO'd that any teaclher may be disclharge'd 
at any time for indolence, indifference, in com pete nay or disloyalty to thiose in 
authority. 

CERTIFICATES. 

Section 59. All teaohers em'ployed on the Butte corps must have had at least 
one school year of nine months successful experience and be able to procure cer- 
tificates of qualifica;tion a,s follows: 

(a) Those in charge of seventh, and eiglhth grammar grades, and all higlh 
sahiool teachers, first grade or state diploima. 

(b) Those in charge O'f fo'urth, fifth and sixth grades, second grade certifi- 
cates. 

(c) Those in charge of grades below the fourth may be permitted to hold third 
grade certificates proividing they pass a satisfactory special examination under 
the directioni of the City Superlntendenlt, covering me'thods of managing and 
teadhing in thfe grades to w'hiioh they are assigned, the questions used in said spe- 
cial examination tO' be approved by the teadhers' co\mmlttee of the board of trus- 
tecB. 

The legal certificate of qualification miusit be filed with the clerk before the 
teaclh.er enters upon the duties of the posiition. 

CARE, AND VENTILATION AND TEMPERATURE. 

iSection 60. Teachers shall have sipecial care of their respective school rooms 
and sihalil carefully preserve neatness and order and give vigilant attention to 
the ve-ntilation and temperature. 

CO-OPERATE WITH PRINCIPAL. 

Section- 61. Teachers shall oo-oiperate with the principals in such measures as 
will secure uniform order in the rooms and 'halls, O'u the sitairways and abO'Ut the 

premises. 

HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS. 

Section 62. No person sihall be employed as a teacher in the hdgh school w;ho 
is not a holder of a professional coiunty certificate or a life or State diploima, or 
whio is n(ot a graduate of so'me university, college, or norriial sichool. Section 
1911, School Laws. 

PUNCTUALITY— TIME FIXED. 

Section 63. All teachers are employed to give their time and best efforts to 
the work of the sdhools. They shall teacih by examiple as well as by precept. 
Tiherefore, all teachers shall take charge of their respective schoiol rooms 
prom;ptly at 8:40 o'clock a. m.. and at 1 o'clock p. m., w:hen the schoolis are in 
session. Teachers who are not present at the time lierein designated, are consid- 
ered absent for the half day and the clerk is directed to deduct from the 
monthly pay one-half day's salary for each tardiness, and the same amount for 
each unexcused absence from the regular teachers' meetings. All excuses for ab- 
sence must be approved by the Principal and Superintendent, and filed with the 
clerk of the board. Teadhers shall remain in their respective roo-ms until 11:30 a. 
m.. and 4 p. m., unless excused by the City Superintendent. 



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DAILY PROGRAM. 

Section 64. Teadhers shall use the daily prograan prescribed by the City Su- 
perintendent. They shall keep this posted in the school room. 

ORDER OF EXAMINATION. 

Section 65. Teachers shall in all cases strictly adhere to the order of ex- 
aminations prescribed by the Superintendent, and not make any changes either 
in the order or character of the questions furnished for the examination of pupils. 

KEEP NAME AND STREET NUMBER. 

Section 66. All teachers shall keep a register of residence of each pupil, the 
name, number and street of parent or guardians of all pupils under their charge. 

VISITS OF TEACHERS. 

Section 67. Teachers may visit other schools in the city when directed to do so 
by tihe City Superintendent, when proper substitutes hiave been supplied. 

AVOID CRITICISM. 

Section 68. Teachers shall refrain from all unkin.d criticisms upon pupils, 
parents and eadh other, as well as carefully avoid remarks calculated to com- 
pramise and injure a fellow teacher, a.nd to sow the seeds of discord among them- 
selves. The affairs of their duties shall belong" exclusively to the school. They 
shall take an earnest and personal interest in everything that pertains to the ad- 
vancement of thte' schools of the city. 

NOTICE OF ABSENCE. 

Section 69. It sihall be the duty of every teadher who may be absent from 
school on any account w<hatever, to cause imim'e*diate' notice of siuch absence to 
be given to the. principal and the City Superintendent, wiho shall appoint a spe- 
cial or training teacher to take dharge of the room during the absence of the 
teacher. Only teachers regularly elected from post graduate normal class and 
from a special supply corps of teachers willl be allowed to do substitute teach- 
ing-. 

DEPORTMENT OF PUPIL'S. 

Section 70. Besides giving careful and constant attention to the discipline 
and insitruction of their pupils, teadhers shall watch over their habits, manners 
and morals, restrain all imiproper speech and conduct and, under direction of 
the principal, superintend the deportment oif pupils during recesses and intermis- 
sions, and as far as possible goin.g to and froim school. 

NOTICE OF ENTERTAINMENTS. 

Section 71. No teadher shall read, or allow to be read, any advertisement, or 
allow any advertisement to be distributed in school or about the premises. No 
agent or me.ssenger sihall be allowed to announce any public entertainment, nor 
•shall any one take up the time of the school by lectures of any kind. Tickets of 
entertainments shall not be displayed or offered for sale. 



BUTTE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 25 

SCHOOL RECORDS. 

Section 72. They shall keep all school records neatly and accurately, in ac- 
oordanoe with forms prescribed by the Superintendent, and hand them to their 
principal promptly at the required time. 

MAT RETAIN PUPILS AT REOESS. 

Section 73. Teachers may retain pupils in their roO'm.s during recess for dis- 
orderly conduct on the playg^rounds, but for no other cause, but wihen pupils are 
so detained, they shall be allowed three miinutes recesis after the others have been 
called in. They may be retained after school in the evening, for discipline and to 
prqpare and recite lessons, not to exceed fifteen minutes. 

PUNCTUALITY— REPORT ABSENCE. 

SectiO'U 74. They shall require their pupils to be in their respective rooms 
punctually at the required hour, and all pupils not present to be marked absent 
or tardy, as the case may be. Notice of unexoused absence or tardiness shall be 
sent to the parent or guardian at the olose of each day of school. 

ATTENDANCE UPON MEETING. 

•Saction 75. Teachers shall attend all regular and special meetings called by 
the Superintendent and principal. No excuse tor absence from these meetings 
shall be accepted, other than such as wciuld justify absence from the regular 
school sessions. Absence from any such meetings shall be considered as one- 
half day's absence from sohooil. 

ALL REQUESTS TO BE MADE IN WRITING. 

iSection 76. "Teachers wishing to make requests of the board w^ill do so in 
"writing, and present them to the Superintendent at the office of the board of 
"education. Teachers are directed not to call at the homes or places of business 
"of the individual members of the board of education o>r of the Superintendent, 
"to discuss sdhool affairs. The place for such discussion is at the board of edu- 
"cation. rooms." 

RULE'S AND REGULATIONS. 

Section 77. Each teacher is required to keep in his room a copy of the regu- 
lations prescribed by the board, and to see that the pupils distinctly understand 
and faiithf'ully observe the rules by which they are governed. Teachers are re- 
quired to familiarize themselves with the regulations furnished them for the gov- 
ernment of the schools. 

NOTIFY PARENTS. 

Section 78. It shaJil be the duty of teachers to use all possible efforts to se- 
cure the co-operatio;n of parents in the goivernment of their children and to no- 
tify themi of their freqoient failure to properly prepare their lessons, and of fre- 
quent insubordination. 

EXCUSES. 

Section 79. Teachers s'hall require excuses from the parents or guardians, 
either in person or by written note, in all cases of absence or tardiness, or in case 



26 RULES AND LAWS 



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the poipil Wi'sihes to be excused before the close of school. Pupils shall in no case 
be sent home during school 'hours for excuses for their delinquencies, but in each 
case "wlhere excuses have not been received from the proper parties, either in 
person or in writing, the teadher shall at the close of the daily session, forward 
the usual blank, properly filled. 

EXCUSES FOR MUSIC LESSONS, ETC. 

Section 80. No pupil shall be permitted to leave the school before it closes to 
take any writing, drawing, French, or music lesson; or to run errands, attend re- 
hearsals, matinees, or fo'r any cause except some emergency of whidh the teacher 
shall be the judge. 

NOT ENTERTAIN CHILDREN VISITORS. 

Section 81. Young dhildren, not meimbers of the school, will not be allowed to 
be entertained as the sohool's \dsitors. Teachers are to positively forbid leaning 
oiut of dooTs and windows, and crowding around the teacher's desk during school 
hours or at intermission. 

SUBSCRIPTIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS. 

Section 82. Teachers shall not accept presents from pupils, nor allow any 
subscriptions or contributions to be taken up in the schools for any presents or 
purpose, and they shall in no case leave money or valuables exposed so as to 
cause temptation to pupils. 

NOT TEACH PRIVATE CLASSES. 

Section 83. Teachers shall not accept private pupils or teach private classes 
during the school term, nor shall they solicit pupils for private classes from their 
school while in the employ of the board. 

VIOLATIONS OF RULES AND REGULATIONS. 

Section 84. A wilful violation of any of the foregoing rules and regulations 
shall be considered sufficient cause for the immediate removal of the teacher. 

APPLICATION FOR SUPPLIES. 

Section 85. All applications for books or supplies by the teachers, shall be 
made in writing to their principal. 

FREE TEXT-BOOKS. 

CHAPTER VIIL 

RULES OF THE TRUSTEES. 

Section 86 — Collect and Inspect Books. Section 90 — File Text-Book Report. 

Section 87 — ^Books for Home Study. Section 91 — Care of Books and Appa- 
Section 88— Damaged and Lost Books. ratus. 

Section 89 — Writing — Defacing. 

COLLECT AND INSPECT BOOKS. 

Section 86. Teachers shall daily collect and inspect all books in the hands 
of pupils and report all losses and damages to the principal. A report shall be 
made each week showing the number and condition of the books and utensils. 



BUTTE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 27 

BOO^CS FOR HOME STUDY. 

Section 87. Teachers shall not permit pupils l^elow the fifth grade to take 
books belonging to the district fro'm, the school rooms for study. Pupils in the 
fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grades may be permitted by the teacher to take 
arithmetics and language books home for study, providing that only those who 
properly care for the books shall be entitled to this privilege. All books taken 
for study shall be charged to the parents or guardian of the children. No book 
shall be retained more than two days. When books have been exposed to conta- 
gion they shall b-e subject to the rules of the board of health as to disinfection. 

DAMAGED AND LOST BOOKS. 

Section 88. Any pupil losing or materially damaging a book must at once 
purchase a new book or pay for the book lost or damaged. The pupil losing or 
damaging a book is suspended until the book is replaced or paid for. 

WRITING— DEFACING. 

Section 89. Any marking in, marking upon, or otherwise defacing a book 
wilfully done, will be considered a material injury, for which such book must be 
replaced or paid for. 

FILE TEXT-BOOK REPORT. 

Section 90. Teachers shall file their text-book reports with the principal a,t 
the close of each week, and at such times as the Superintendent may direct. 
Principals shall file a weekly report of their respective buildings with the Super- 
intendent. 

CARE OF BOOKS AND APPARATUS. 

Section 91. If at any time the Superintendent finds the text-book record of 
any teacher carelessly kept or the text- books or apparatus furnished by the dis- 
trict to the pupils of any teacher lost, mutilated or defaced unnecessarily, he 
may report such teacher to the district clerk, who, after making an inventory of 
the property, shall report to the board of trustees to determine the amount to be 
charged to the account of the teacher. 

CHAPTER IX. 

SUBSTITUTE AND TRAINING TEACHERS. 

Section 92 — Substitute and Cadet Teach- Section 95 — Certificate of Graduation. 

ers. Section 96 — Course of Study and Train- 
Section 93 — Not Obligated. ing. 
Section 94 — Training Department. 

SUBSTITUTE AND CADET TRAINING TEACHERS. 

Section 92. All persons elected as cadet and substitute training teachers shall 
hold certificates of qualification from the County Superintendent. They shall be 
assigned by the City Superintendent to the classes and grades for which they 
are best adapted. All substitute and cadet training teachers shall report for 



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duty at their respective schools at 8:30 a.m. and 1 p. m. each school day, unless 
otherwise assigned, and perform the work assigned by the Superintendent. 
They shall attend all regular and special meetings of their respective grades 
and the regular monthly general meetings. They shall assist as cadet teachers 
whenever called upon by the principals or Superintendent. When acting as sub- 
stitute teachers during the absence of regular teachers, they shall receive $2.50 
per day for their services. In determining the qualifications of substitute and 
cadet training teachers for promotion, regularity, punctuality, scholarship, abil- 
ity and d-eportment will be considered. 

TRUSTEES NOT OBLIGATED. 

Section 93. The trustees are under no obligations to employ the graduates of 
the training classes. All graduates of the Butte High School are entitled to 
enter the cadet training class without exaimination. Only cadet teachers hold- 
ing certificates and duly elected by the trustees as substitute teachers shall be 
entitled to compensation for services. 

TRAINING DEPARTMENT. 

Section 94. The studies of the Normal Training Department shall be largely 
professional and post graduate, and shall be limited to one year. They shall 
include the history of education, psychology, the theory and practice of teach- 
ing, the science of school government and other related topics, with suitable 
practice in special and supply teaching under the direction of the City Superin- 
tendent. 

CERTIFICATE OF GRADUATION. 

Section 95. Those completing the full course of the Training Department will 
receive a post graduate certificate from the board of trustees. Only those who 
have completed a four years' high school course, or an equivalent, and hold a 
certificate from the County Superintendent, shall be admitted to the cadet and 
training classes. 

Section 96. Course. Training Department. 

FIRST SEMESTER. 

• PERIOD I. 

(a) Practice Teaching and Observation. 

(b) Study "Baker's Psychology." 

(c) Read "Holl's Contents of Children's Minds." 

(d) Read "Child Study Monthly." 

PERIOD II. 

(a) Practice Teaching and Observation. 

(b) Study "Baker's Psychology." 

(c) Read "Harrison's Child Nature." 

(d) Read "Adier's Moral Instruction for Children." 

(e) Read "Child Study Monthly." 

(f) Drawing and Writing Lessons. 



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SECOND SEMESTER. 
PERIOD I. 

(a) Practice Teaching- and Obssrvaticn. 

(b) Study "McLillan & Dewey's Psychology of Number." 

(c) Study "White's Pedagogy and School Management." 

(d) Study "Theory and Practice of Teaching;" Selected. 

(e) Study "Whiting's Music Course." 

(f) Study "Prang's Drawing System." 

(g) Read "Hinsdale's Schools and Studies." 

(h) Read Selected Books from Public Library. 

CHAPTER X. 

PUPILS. 

SCHOOL LAWS— Section 1870— "Pupils." Sections 1920 to 1925, inclusive. (See 
Article I.) 

RULES OP THE TRUSTEES. 

Section 97— Admission. S-ection 111 — Adhere to Course of Study. 

Section 98 — General Requirements. Section 112 — Must Pass an Examina- 

Section 99 — Tardiness. tion. 

Section 100— -Suspension for Absence. Section 113 — General Misconduct. 

Section 101 — Excuses. Section 114— Discipline. 

Section 102 — Names Dropped from Roll. Section 115 — Transfers. 

Section 103 — Damage to School Prop- Section 116 — Attend in Their Own Sub- 

erty. District. 

Section 104 — Provided With Books. Section 117 — Notice to Parents of Prob- 
Section 105 — Assembling-. able Failure. 

Section 106 — Special Promotion. Section 118 — Privat-e Instruction. 

Section 107 — Examinations. Section 119 — Deadly Weapons. 

Section 108 — Contagious Diseases. Section 120 — Errands. 

Section 109— Conditions of Reinstate- Section 121 — First Attendance. 

ment. Section 122 — Visiting Schools. 
Section 110 — Care of Books and Desks. 

SCHOOL LAWS. 

Section 1870. All pupils who may be attending public schools shall comply 
with the reg-ulations established in pursuance of law for government of such 
schools; shall pursue the required course of study, and shall submit to the au- 
thority of the teachers of such schools. Continued and wilful disobedience and 
open defiance of the authority of the teacher shall constitute good cause for ex- 
pulsion from school. Any pupil who shall in any way cut, deface or other- 
-wise injure any school house, furniture, fence or out-building thereof, or any book 
belong-ing to other pupils, or any books belonging to the district library, shall be 
liable to suspension and punishment, and the parent or guardian of such pupil 
shall be liable for damag-e on complaint of the teacher or any trustee, and upon 
proof of the same. 



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RULES OF THE TRUSTEES. 

ADMIS SION. 

Section 97. All persons between the ages of six and twenty-one whose 
parents or g-uardians reside within the limits of this school district, are entitled 
to attend the public schools. Pupils desiring to enter schools should report to the 
principal of the building- in their district for examination and assignment. 

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. 

Section 98. Every pupil is required to attend school regularly a,nd punctually, 
to be dilig-ent in study, to conform to the regulations of the school, to obey 
promptly all directions of his^ teacher, to observe good order, to be respectful to 
teachers, kind and obliging to schoolmat es, to be clean and neat in attire, to be 
free from any contagious disease and to refrain from the use of tobacco and other 
disgusting habits. 

TARDINESS. 

Section 99. Pupils who are not in their rooms at the exact time of opening 
of schools shall be markvid tardy. Absence or tardiness shall be excused by the 
parents or guardians, in writing or in person. 

SUSPENSION FOR ABSENCE. 

Section 100. Any pupil who shall be absent from school three half days, or 
tardy three times in any successive four weeks, without legitimate excuse from 
parent or guardian, may be suspended by the principal, provided that notice of 
the pupil's delinquencies shall have been previously served. 

EXCU SES. 

Section 101. Sickness of the pupil or of the family, or some other urgent 
cause rendering the attendance and punctuality impossible or extremely incon- 
venient, shall be regarded as the only legitimate excuse for absence or tardiness. 

NAMES DROPPED FROM THE ROLL. 

Section 102. In all cases of absence from, school, with the intention of not re- 
turning, the pupil's name shall be dropped from the roll at once; when absence 
is occasioned by sickness and other legitimate causes, the pupil's name shall be 
kept on the roll three whole days, as belonging, and dropped uniformly on the 
seventh half day in case he does not return. 

DAMAGE TO SCHOOL PROPERTY. 

Section 103. Pupils shall not mark, scratch or break in any way the furni- 
ture, casings, walls, windows, fences or any appurtenances of the school prem- 
ises. Pupils committing such injuries, accidental or intentional, shall immedi- 
ately procure the necessary repair, or be assessed by the clerk for a sufficient 
sum to cover the damage; and on refusal to comply with this rule may be sus- 
pended from school. 

PROVIDED WITH BOOKS, ETC. 

Section 104. No pupil shall be allowed to retain connection with the schools 
unless provided with all needed utensils. In case of indigent pupils, the teach- 



BUTTE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 31 

ers shall make a list of the utensils required, and they shall be furnished by the 
clerk according to law. Section 1797. 

ASSEMBLING. 

Section 105. Pupils shall not assemible in the vicinity of the school buildings 
before the time for opening- the doors. On coming to school, they shall pass di- 
rectly into the building to the study room. They shall refrain from rough play 
and shall conduct themselves in an orderly manner while on the school prem- 
ises. They shall not stop in the halls, and going through them and up and down 
stairs, shall pass in a quiet and orderly manner, without conversation. 

SPECIAL PROMOTION. 

Section 106. It shall be the duty of each teacher to report to the Superintend- 
ent for reclassification, any pupil whose progress O'r advancement warrants pro- 
motion to a higher grade, or who by negligence, absence or other cause, fails to 
properly do the work of his or her class. 

EXAMINATIONS. 

Section 107. Pupils as a condition of their continuance in their respective 
classes, must attend all examinations of the class, either oral or written, or pre- 
sent a reasonable excuse for absence; and if absent, shall be required to undergo 
an examination equivalent to that missed, before re-entering their classes. 

CONTAGIOUS DISEASES. 

Section 108. Pupils who have been recently sick of, or recently exposed to 
smallpox, diphtheria, measles, scarlet fever or other contagious diseases, shall 
not be allowed to return to or enter school without first presenting to their prin- 
cipal a certificate of their fitness to attend school, which certificate shall be 
signed by their family physician and countersigned by the physician of the 
board of health. 

CONDITIONS OF REINSTATEMENT. 

Section 109. Any pupil who has been twice suspended in one half year can 
only be reinstated by the board. In case of one suspension, the pupil may be re- 
instated by the Superintendent if in his judgment such reinstatement will not be 
detrimental to the best interests of the school. No pupil under censure at one 
school shall be admitted to another until such censure is removed. 

CARE OF BOOKS AND DESKS. 

Section 110. Each pupil is required to use all books with care, and preserve 
them from pencil marks and all unnecessary defacement, and to keep his desk 
and the floor beneath and around it in a neat and orderly condition. 

ADHERE TO THE COURSE OF STUDY. 

Section 111. Pupils shall strictly adhere to the course of study prescribed for 
the grade to which they belong; but pupils whose health or circumsxances at 
home will not permit them to take full work, may select their studies under the 
direction of the City Superintendent, provided that such selection be from not 
m.ore than one grade. 



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MUST PASS AN EXAMINATION. 

Section 112. Pupils shall not be advanced from one class or grade to an- 
other until they have passed an examination in all the branches of the class to 
which they belong, and all pupils who complete the course of study in the gram- 
mar schools, shall be entitled to a certificate of graduation, and shall be admitted 
to the high school. 

GENERAL MISCONDUCT. 

Section 113. For violent or wilful opposition to authority in any particular 
instance, for repeated violation of rules, or for such conduct in school or out, as 
renders the pupil an unfit member of the school, he may be suspended from the 
school for the time being and be subject to final expulsion. 

DISCIPLINE. 

Section 114. Any pupil who shall print or write any vulgar or profane lan- 
guage, or who shall introduce or circulate obscene literature, or make obscene 
pictures or other caricatures whatever, while under the jurisdiction of the school 

authorities, shall be suspended and reported to the Superintendent. 

TRANSFERS., 

Section 115. Pupils mowing from one school district in the city to another 
shall not be received until they present certificates of transfer from the teacher 
with whom they were last enrolled. 

ATTEND IN THEIR OWN SUB-DISTRICT. 

Section 116. All pupils shall be required to attend the school in the district in 
which they reside. In case of overcrowding- of said schools, however, the City 
Superintendent may temporarily assign them to another school. 

NOTICE TO PARENTS OF PROBABLE FAILURE. 

Section 117. When the scholarship of a pupil is such as to indicate the prob- 
able necessity of being transferred to a lower grade, the parent shall be notified 
of such probable failure by the teacher. 

PRIVATE INSTRUCTION. 

Section 118. All pupils taking private lessons or attending private schools, 
making application for promotion, will be required to take the prescribed school 
examination under the direction of the City Superintendent. 

DEADLY WEAPONS. 

Section 119. Any pupil found carrying deadly weapons shall be suspended by 
the principal and immediately reported to the City Superintendent. 

ERRANDS. 

Section 120. Pupils shall not be called upon to do errands of a personal char- 
acter for the teacher or for others connected with the schools. 



BUTTE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 33 

FIRST ATTENDANCE. 

Section 121. Children who have never attended school shall enter only the 
first four weeks of each half year, unless otherwise directed by the City Super- 
intendent. 

VISITING SCHOOLS. 

Section 122. Pupils whose schools are temporarily dismissed are not per- 
'Tnitted to visit other schools without permission. 

CHAPTER XI. 

DUTIES OF JANITORS. 

Section 123 — Duties. Section 130 — Conduct. 

Section 124 — Open Buildings. Section 131 — Inspect Outhouses. 

Section 125 — Make Repairs. Section 132 — Flag Days. 

Section 126 — Clean Buildings and Yards. Section 133 — Make Reports. 

Section 127 — Special Police. Section 134 — Keeping Order. 

Section 128 — Care of Utensils and Build- Section 135 — Noon Recess. 

ings. Section 136 — Post Notice of Residence. 
Section 129 — Wind Clocks, Charge of 

Grounds. 

RULES OF THE TRUSTEES. 

DUTIES. 

Section 123. Janitors shall devote themselves exclusively to the duties of 
their position, acting during the session of school, from 8:30 a. m. to 4 p. m., 
under the immediate direction of their respective principals. They shall not leave 
the building during these hours excepting on permission from the principals. At 
all other times they shall be under the control of the clerk and the committee on 
janitors. 

OPEN BUILDINGS. 

Section 124. They shall be in their respective school buildings at 8 o'clock a. 
m., and close and lock them at 5 p. m., on school days, and they shall be at work 
and remain in their respective buildings on Saturday, and to take charge of the 
same during the time school is in session, and be responsible for the care of the 
same at all times. They shall not begin work in the rooms until vacated by the 
teachers at 4 o'clock. 

MAKE REPAIRS. 

Section 125. Janitors shall keep the walks on school premises free from 
snow and mud, and shall move desks and make such needed repairs as they are 
able to make, and report such other repairs as may be required to the clerk. 
They shall keep the blackboards and ink-wells clean and in repair. 

CLEAN BUILDINGS AND YARDS. 

Section 126. Janitors shall keep school buildings, furniture, yards and out- 
buildings neat and clean, and keep the walls and ceilings free from cobwebs and 



34 RULES AND LAWS 



dust. They shall sweep the school rooms and halls each evening of school days, 
and dust the furniture with a cloth or feather brush each morning. They shall 
wash the windows, scrub the floors and woodwork at least once a month. 

SPECIAL POLICE. 

Section 127. When janitors are sworn in as special police it shall be their 
duty to promptly arrest all parties found disturbing the schools, injuring school 
property, or in any way committing a nuisance on the school premises: Pro- 
vided, That this rule shall apply only to such male janitors as the board may. 
designate. Janitors shall act as truant offlcers for their respective buildings. 

CARE OF UTENSILS AND BUILDING. 

Section 128. They shall clean stoves, flues and pipes, and make all repairs 
about the school premises and buildings that do not require the skill of a me- 
chanic. They shall take proper care of brooms, brushes, shovels, buckets, etc., 
avoiding as far as possible all waste and injury of any utensils or school furni- 
ture. 

WIND CLOCKS, CHARGE OF GROUNDS. 

Section 129. It shall be the duty of the janitors to wind and regulate clocks, 
to lock doors and windows, to receive coal and wood, remove all rubbish from 
the grounc^s, and in general to have charge of the school house and grounds, and 
at all times and hours during school terms, to attend to everything necessary to 
keep them in a neat, attractive condition. 

He shall be responsible for all damage done to the buildings, grounds or other 
property contained in or about the same, occasioned by his neglect. He shall 
receipt to the secretary for aJl property and supplies on hand or delivered to him 
belonging to the school district, and shall account for all property worn out, or 
broken, damaged, etc. Property not accounted for will be charged up to his 
salary account in the settlement with the board. 

CONDUCT. 

Section 130. Janitors shall at all times maintain a gentlemanly bearing 
While in the school house or about the school premises. They shall be courteous 
and polite to teachers and pupils, and avoid gossiping with pupils and talking 
in the halls during school hours. The affairs of the school shall be discussed 
only with those in immediate authority. Complaints from janitors must be filed 
in writing, as defined in general rules. 

Any janitor guilty of using profane language or tobacco in the presence of 
any teacher or pupil, or conducting himself in their presence in any other way 
than in a gentlemanly manner, or who shall be addicted to the use of intoxicating 
liquors, will be dismissed by the board. 

INSPECT OUTHOUSES. 

Section 131. The janitors of the different buildings in the district shall thor- 
oughly inspect all outhouses at the close of each day of school, and shall care- 
fully remove any writing or marking on the walls or other parts of the out- 
houses. They shall see that the outhouses are kept locked at night and during 
every day that school is not in session, and see that they are always disinfected 
and in a clean condition. 



BUTTE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 35 



FLAG DAYS. 

Section 132. He shall keep the flags flying on the school building each school 

day when the weather will permit, and take the same down at the close of each 

day. 

MAKE REPORTS. 

Section 133. They shall, within two days prior to the close of school year, sev- 
erally make a report to the clerk, containing a complete list of all tools and 
utensils furnished them in caring for the building and grounds, including school 
desks not in use, their size and condition. 

KEEPING ORDER. 

Section 134. He shall assist the teachers and principal in keeping order on 
the play grounds and in the basement, allowing no quarreling or unseemly con- 
duct, and allow no outsider to molest the pupils during intermission. 

NOON RECESS. 

Section 135. Janitors shall remain in their respective buildings during the 
noon recess, but they may be absent one hour either before or after said recess. 
When required by the City Superintendent or principal, the janitor shall take 
charge of the pupils in lunch room during the dinner hour. 

POST NOTICE OP RESIDENCE. 

Section 136. The janitor shall at all times keep his place of residence posted 
prominently on the front of the building. 

GENERAL REGULATIONS. 
CHAPTER XII. 
SCHOOL LAWS. 

Section 1861— Course of Study. Section 1862— School Hours. 

RULES OF THE TRUSTEES. 

Section 137 — Daily Sessions. Section 142 — Complaints. 

Section 138 — Study Classes. Section 143 — Complaints Must Be Filed 

Section 139 — Semesters. in Writing. 

Section 140 — Departments. Section 144 — Must Not Disturb School. 

Section 141 — Basis of Determining Pu- Section 145 — Holidays. 

pils' Standing. Section 146 — Blanks and Records. 

SCHOOL LAWS. 

COURSE OF STUDY. 

Section 1861. "All common schools shall be taught in the English language, 
"and instruction shall be given in the following branches, viz.: Reading, pen- 
"manship, orthography, written arithmetic, mental arithmetic, geography, Eng- 
"lish grammar, physiology, and hygiene, with special reference to the effects of 
"alcoholic stimulants and narcotics on the human system; history of the United 



36 RULES AND LAWS 



"States, civics of the United States, and of Montana. Attention must be given 
"during the entire school course to the cultivation of manners, to the laws of 
"health, physical exercise, ventilation and the temperature of the school room." 

SCHOOL. HOURS. 

Section 1862. "The school day shall be six hours in length, exclusive of any in- 
"termission at noon; but any board of trustees in any district having a popula- 
"tion of five hundred or more may fix as the school day a less number of hours 
"than six: Provided, That it be not less than four hours, except in the lowest 
"primary grades, where the pupils may be dismissed after an attendance of two 
"hours." 

RULES OP THE TRUSTEES, 

DAILY SESSIONS. 

Section 137. The daily sessions of all schools shall begin at 9 a. m. and end 
at 4 p. m.; in the primary schools, the second grade shall close at 3:30 and the 
first grade at 3 p. m. Bells at 8:55 a. m. and 1:10 p. m. 

STUDY CLASSES. 

Section 138. Study classes for all pupils who are in the buildings shall be 
held from 8:40 to 9 a. m., and 1 to 1:15 p. m. Regular school discipline must be 
maintained in the study classes. 

SEMESTERS. 

Section 139. The school year shall be divided into two semesters of two 
periods each. 

DEPARTMENTS. 

Section 140. The schools shall be divided into three departments of four 
years each, as follows: High School, Grammar and Primary. 

Below the high school, the school shall be divided into eight grades corre- 
sponding to the numiber of years the pupil has been in the schools. 

The first, second, third and fourth grades shall constitute the primary de- 
partment; the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grades shall constitute the gram- 
mar department. 

. Each grade shall be composed of two classes, known as A and B class, ex- 
cept in the first grade, in which case there shall be three, known as A, B and C 
classes. 

BASIS OF DETERMINING PUPILS' STANDING. 

Section 141. On Friday of each week at least, teachers in all grades below 
the high school shall record on blanks prepared for that purpose, their estimate 
of each pupil's work. At the close of each period these estimates shall be av- 
eraged and transferred to the class record, and a duplicate made on blanks pre- 
pared for that purpose, and s-ent to the pupil's parent or guardian. 

At the close of each period written examinations shall be held. The standing 
obtained in written examinations shall be added to the average of the weekly 
standing, the sum divided by two and this result taken as the basis of all promo- 
tions. 



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37 



COMPLAINTS. 

Section 142. Any person feeling- aggrieved in a'ny matter connected with the 
schools should apply at once to the Superintendent. If the City Superintendent is 
unable to adjust the matter satisfactorily he shall refer the complaint to the 
board. 

COMPLAINTS MUST BE PILED IN WRITING. 

Section 143. No cornplaint against any particular person or persons shall be 
considered by the board unless filed in writing, clearly specifying the matter of 
complaint and signed by the complaining party. 

MUST NOT DISTURB SCHOOL. 

Section 144. All persons are strictly forbidden from going to school build- 
ings for the purpose of making complaints, or causing disturbance on account of 
some fancied or real grievance, and are requested to seek redress as above. 

Parents are invited to visit the schools to confer with the teachers as to the 
best modes for the discipline and instruction of their children. 

HOLIDAYS. 

Section 145. Labor Day, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, annual 
Thanksgiving and the following- Friday, Christmas and New Year's Day and the 
Fourth of July shall be established holidays of the schools. 

Section 146. 

OFFICIAL BLANKS AND RECORDS. 



Blanks — 



No. 1 — Enrollment. 

No. 2 — Suspension. 

No. 3— Study. 

No. 4 — Behavior. 

No. 5 — Transfer. 

No. 6 — Detention. 

No. 7 — Corporal Punishment. 

No. 8 — Principal's Admission. 

No. 9 — Absence and Tardiness. 

No. 10 — Teacher's Daily Blotter and 

Monthly Report. 
No. 11 — Punctuality of Teachers. 
No. 12 — Principal's Monthly Report. 



Blanks — 



No. 



13— Pupil's Free Text-Book Re- 
ceipts. 

No. 14 — Teacher's Free Text-Book 
Receipts. 

No. 15 — Teacher's Free Text-Book 
Weekly Report. 

No. 16 — Principal's Free Text-Book 
Weekly Report. 

No. 17 — Requisition Blanks. 

No. 18 — Invoice Blanks. 

No. 19 — Janitor's Reports. 

No. 20 — Principal's Janitor Report. 



RECORDS. 



RecoTd — 

No. 



(fur- 



Reg - 



1 — Teacher's Register 
nished by State). 

No. 2— Teacher's Text-Book 
ister. 

No. 3 — Names and Residence 
Parents and Pupils. 

No. 4 — Pupil's Year Report Book. 

No. 5 — Class Books; Grade. 



Record — • 
No. 
No. 
No. 
No. 



of 



6 — High School Records. 
7 — High School Class Books. 
8 — Monthly Reports. 
9 — Residence Records. 



No. 10 — Clerk's Records. 
No. 11 — Record of Names and Resi- 
dence. 



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CHAPTER XIII. 

HIGH SCHOOL— SPECIAL RULES. 

Section 147 — Courses of Study. Section 152 — Collect About Buildings. 

Section 148 — High School Sessions. Section 153 — Studies and Grades. 

Section 149 — School Librarian. Section 154 — Absence. 

Section 150 — Physical Training. Section 155 — The Rules of the Schools. 
Section 151 — Teachers' Meetings. 

RULES OF THE TRUSTEES. 

COURSE OP STUDY. 

Section 147. There shall be three courses of study in the high school, known 
as the classical, scientific and general course. All pupils who complete the four 
years' course will receive a diploma of graduation. 

HIGH SCHOOL SESSIONS. 

Section 148. The high school shall be opened at 9 o'clock and dismissed at 
11:45 a. m. The second session shall be opened at 1:15 and closed at 4 p. m. 

SCHOOL LIBRARIAN. 

Section 149. A school librarian shall be appointed each year by the City Su- 
perintendent from the third or fourth year class in the high school. 

PHYSICAL TRAINING CLASSES. 

Section 150. Training classes in music, calisthenics, and in military tactics 
shall be organized and pupils assigned as in other departments of the school. The 
training classes will observe the deportment of regular school work. The offi- 
cers of the military company shall be appointed by the City Superintendent, from 
pupils nominated by the principal of the high school. 

TEACHERS' MEETINGS. 

Section 151. The teachers shall meet with the principal of the high scho-ol on 
Thursday evening, after the close of the school, of each week, or at any other 
time when called by the principal. The principal and his assistants shall meet 
with the City Superintendent at his call. 

COLLECT ABOUT THE BUILDINGS. 

Section 152. Pupils will not be allowed to collect about the building before 
8:30, and will be required to leave the building immediately after dismissal. 

STUDIES AND GRADES. 

Section 153. Pupils who enter the high school are expected to pursue one or 
the other of the above courses regularly, taking not less than three studies at a 
time. Pupils shall not be allowed to select studies from advanced years, unless 
by special permission from the City Superintendent. No pupil shall be allowed 
to drop a study without a written request from the parent or guardian and per- 
mission from the principal, approved by the City Superintendent. Any pupil may 



BUTTE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 39 

be compelled to drop a study if it is felt that he is trying to carry more than his 
health or ability will permit. 

ABSENCE. 

Section 154. Absence from any regular exarnination shall count as zero in 
the term's work. No such examination may be made up before the next regular 
examination without the written permission of the principal. "Work will be re- 
ported incomplete when such absence has occurred. 

THE RULES OF THE SCHOOLS. 

Section 155. All the rules of the schools will apply to the high school pupils, 
excepting those in conflict with the special high school rules. 

RULES RELATING TO CONTAGIOUS DISEASES. 

J. P. HENDRICKS, City Supt. of Schools. 

Dear Sir: The principals shall see that the following rule of the bO'ard of 
health is observed: 

"No superintendent, principal or teacher of any school, and no parent or 
guardian of any child attending school, shall knowingly permit a child sick with 
small-pox, scarlet fever, diphtheria, membraneous croup or typhus fever, or any 
child residing in a house in which such disease shall exist, to attend any school 
without a permit from the board of health." 

Any child who has been exposed to any one of the foregoing diseases shall not 
be permitted to return to school for at least two weeks after the last exposure, 
and then may return only upon a certificate of the health officer. 

Any child, a member of a family in which, or living in the same house where 
one of the foregoing diseases exists, must receive a certificate from the health 
officer before returning to school. 

Principals shall request parents of pupils who are affected by contagious 
disease, or who have been expoBed to such disease, other than those named in 
the foregoing, to withdraw them temporarily from school, and in case of re- 
fusal or neglect, shall suspend such pupil until the attending physician and 
health officer shall certify in writing that the danger of contagion is passed. 

Any child who has been exposed to the measles or lives in a house where the 
disease exists, shall remain away from school until the disappearance of the dis- 
ease. However, when a child has been sick with measles or has been exposed to 
the same, or lives in a house where said disease exists, he may be admitted to 
school upon a physician's certificate stating that it will be safe to admit the 
child to school, whatever the number of days. 

W. M. SHULTZ, M. D., 

Health Officer. 

Dated Butte, September 4, 1897. 



MANUAL OF INSTRUCTION 



FOR 



Primary Department, 



^Cy 



Geades: Fiest, Second, Third, Fourth. 
Time: Four Years. 



-^^ 



Teachers' Hours: 8:40 to 11:50 A. M. 
1:00 " 4:00 P. M. 



Principal's Hours: 8:30 A. M. to 12 M. 

" 1:00 •' 4 P.M. 



OFFICIAL PRICE-LIST OF TEXT-BOOKS 

STATE OF MONTANA 
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 

Helena, Montana, July 1st, 1897. 

I hereby certify that the following is a true and correct list of the books adopted by 
the Text-book Commission, together with the names and addresses of the publishers and the 
price of the books. 




A. Carleton, 

Superintendent of Public Instruction. 



BUTTE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 43 



Manual of Instruction for Primary Department. 



FIRST GRADE— C CLASS. 
• (Course Completed in One Semester.) 

READING. 

"The habit of hasty and inexact observation is the foundation of the habit of 
remembering wrongly." 

1. Instruct by a combination of all approved methods. Get right results. 

2. Use charts, objects, leaflets, pictures, and blackboard illustrations. 

3. Insist on a mastery of the alphabet in all forms. 

4. Teach reading, pronunciation, language and spelling. Be thorough. 

5. Comiplete Reader, Part II, and Cyr's Primer. Illustrate the readers. 

6. Making out words should not be confounded with reading. 

NUMBERS. 

"The higher processes of mind in Mathematics lie at the very foundation of 
the subject." 

1. Teacher thoroughly study "Speer's Arithmetic." 

2. First Ste,p^ — Sense Training: 

(a) Finding solids, comparing and building. 

(b) Finding colors, cutting and arranging. 

(c) Handling solids, building and comparing. 

(d) Touch and sight training, comparing. 

3. Object exercises in number combinations to 10. 

4. Fundamental operations to 10. 

5. Fractions; develop 1-2, 1-3. Develop, compare. 

6. Teach notation and numeration to 100. 

7. Develop story problems; teach analysis by stories. 

SUMMARY— AIMS. 

(a) To lead the child to definite observation and clear thought. 

(b) To an exact statement and analysis of quesitions in numbers. 

(c) To definite and accurate knowledge and concise language. 

(d) To habits of neatness, accuracy and rapidity in written work. 



44 COURSE OF STUDY 



LANGUAGE. 

1. Conversation in complete sentences; Picture lessons. 

2. The use of polite language; "thank you," "excuse me," "yes, sir," etc. 

3. Development and description from blackboard illustration. 

4. Memory selections, gems and fairy stories. 

5. Written work. 

(a) Copying sentences from blackboard containing forms and thought. 

(b) Writing original sentences containing correct forms. 

6. All copying to be done in vertical script. 

7. Subjects from Nature Studies and Drawing. 

* 
SPELLING. 

1. Oral and written spelling of words in primer and reader. 

2. Spell words taken from the chart. 

3. Spell familiar words and names. Name of child, Butte, Montana. 

WRITING. 

1. Copy from chart, primer and blackboard. 

2. Vertical writing. Words and sentences. 

3. Copy sentences and lessons on ru'ed slates. 

DRAWING. 

Teacher study "Use of Models," from page^ 1 to page 12. 

1. Have the children build and play with the solids, exercising their imagi- 
nation freely as to what they build. Cultivate the free use of language in com- 
plete sentences in each exercise. In connection with this introduction to the type 
solids, have the children draw freely to illustrate simple stories told them. They 
may draw leaf or flower forms. Do not be afraid of giving something too hard; 
children in this grade dare to do what older children hesitate to attempt. Leaf, 
flower forms, fruit and vegetables. 

2. Teach simple terms of location, left, right, front, back, top, bottom and 
simple exercises in arm movement and p3ncil holding or physical training, as 
illustrated on page 8, "Use of Models.' 

3. Modeling of simple and familiar objects, such as apples, pears, etc. Tablet 
and stick arrangement of pleasing forms. Paper cutting and folding may be used 
to meet the needs of the self-activity of the child. 

4. Make all work interesting, thus leading the way to the more definite work 
of the next "grade. 

MUSIC. 

1. All practice. No theory. M:otion songs. 

2. Teach position, use of voice. 

3. Teach by rote songs furnished. 



BUTTE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 45 

PHYSICAL CULTURE. 

1. Morris' Manual. First Lessons. 

2. Cleanliness, hands, face, clothes. 

3. Frequent and systematic drills in calisthenics and marching. 

NATURE STUDY. 

1. Plants; names, parts, uses, description, stories. 

2. Insects; nameis; where found; harmless; pests. 

3. Birds; names, their homes, mig-ration and return. 

4. Stories, poems and songs. 



FIRST GRADE — B AND A CLASSES. 

READING— AIMS. 

1. To get thought from the printed page and to express it. 

2. To correctly pronounce and know the use of words. 

3. To get good language and appreciate its use. 

4. To discern between the good and the bad in print. 

5. To give higher ideals of life and to cultivate moral sentiment. 

ESSENTIAL. 

1. The successful teacher must be a careful student of each lesson. 

2. The children must be taught to work for results clearly defined. 

3. The teacher must use blackboard and picture illustrations. 

4. Attention, concentration, and method are essential. 

FIRST SEMESTER— B CLASS. 

STUDY. 

"Stickney's First Reader," to page 50. Divided: p. 1, to 23; p. 2, to 50. 
"Beginner's Reader," Part II. Completed. Divided: p. 1, to 45; p. 2, completed. 

SECOND SEMESTER- A CLASS. 

STUDY. 

"Stickney's First Reader." Completed. Divided: p; 1, to 45; p. 2, com- 
pleted. 

"Harper's First Reader.' Completed. Divided: p. 1, to 60; p. 2, completed. 



46 COURSE OF STUDY 



NUMBERS. 

AIMS. 

1. Thoroug-h mastery of the idea of numbers. Compare. 

2. Accuracy, rapidity, confidence, neitn:ss, system and good fig-ures. 

3. Systematic memorizing of tables of combinations. 

4. Analyze the concrete; miemorize the abstract. 

5. Comprehension of the relations of numbers to what is actual. 

ESSENTIALS. 

1. The teacher must study the science and the art of teaching, 

2. Children must be taught to think and reason and study. 

3. The blackboard must be in daily use. Results depend upon the teacher. 

4. Children must have tools with which to work. 

FIRST SEMESTER— B CLASS. 
STUDY. 

1. "Speer's Teacher's Primary Arithmetic." 

2. Combination, separation, multipl cation and division to lu. 

3. Idea and respective relations of foot and yard; pint and quart; cent, nickel, 
dime. 

4. Number relations expressed by 2's, 3's, 4's, 5's. 

5. Develop and teach 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, 1-5. 

6. "Practical Lessons, Wentworth and Read," to page 119. 

7. Teach all facts to 10; and notation and numeration to 300. 

SECOND SEMESTER— A CLASS. 

1. "Speer's Teacher's Primary Arithmetic." 

2. Fundamental operations in subtraction, addition, multiplication and divi- 
sion to 12, inclusive. 

3. Idea and respective relations of foot, yard and rod; pint, quart and gallon. 
Compare all measurements. 

4. Idea of inch, square inch, cubic inch, and their use as units of measure; 
limited to 12. 

5. Teach the use of the sipns -f-, — , -f , X, =. 

C. "Practical Lessons, Wentworth and Reed." Part I, to page 197. 

7. Teach all facts in number to 12; and notation and numeration to 300. 

LANGUAGE. 
AIMS. 

1. To teach language and its uses. 

2. To get thought from written language. 

3. To create and express thoughts. 

4. Correct language in conversation, !n writing. 



BUTTE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 47 

ESSENTIALS. 

1. Interest, preparation, study and reading-. 

2. Blackboard and picture illustrations. 

3. Correct sentences, oral and written, for copy, 

4. Good slates, pencils and material. 

FIRST SEMESTER— B CLASS. 
STUDY. 

1. Each child write his name and residence. 

2. Full statements required in conversation, sentence answers. 

3. Sentence building-, story lessons. 

4. Teach the use of capital letters, period and question mark. 

5. Copy reading and spelling lessons. 

SECOND SEMESTER— A CLASS. 
STUDY. 

1. Copy general reading and spelling lesson. 

2. "Write short original sentences containing- words written on the black- 
board. 

3. Reproduction lessons on plants and trees. 

4. Reproduction of stories inculcating", morals and manners. 

5. Imaginative stories sug"gested by the teacher. 

6. Teacher study and use, "Introductory Lessons," to page 40. 

SPELfilNG. 
AIMS. 

1. To secure spelling and pronunciation. 

2. To teach children to observe and analyze. 

DIRECTIONS. 

1. Require correct spelling in all written exercises. Make every written lesson 
a spelling lesson. 

2. Co-ordinate the hand and the eye, and have pupils in studying the lesson 
write it. 

3. Make concrete use of all words taught. 

WRITING.' 

Complete "Common Sense" Book No. 1. 

DRAWING. 

FIRST GRADE— B CLASS. , 

1. TEACHER'S STUDY— "Use of Models," from page 5 to page 73. "Color 
Manual," Chapter I. 



48 COURSE OF STUDY 



2. MODELS — Sphere, cube, cylinder and Nature forms akin to each. 

3. FORM STUDY — By observation, clay modeling-, tablet and stick laying, 
folding- and cutting-. 

4. COLOR — Perception and choice of color. Study of ideal color unit. 

Recognition of red, orange, yellow, blue, g-reen and violet. 

5. DRAWING — Pencil holding- and m.ovement. Exercises on blackboard 
and paper. Illustrative drawing or paper cutting-. 

FIRST GRADE— A CLASS. 

1. TEACHER'S STUDY— "Use of Models," from page 73 to pag-e 109. "Color 
Manual," Chapter II. 

2. MODELS — Review of those already studied. New forms, hemisphere, 
square-prism, right tri-prism and similar forms. 

3. FORM STUDY— Same as in B Class. 

4. COLOR — Color perception and names of yellow, orange, red, violet, blue 
and g-reen. Ideal color unit. 

5. DRAWING — Pencil holding and movement exercises. Expression in Na- 
ture study. Blackboard drawing. Illustrative drawing and paper cutting. 

MUSIC. 

1. All practice; no theory. Rote songs. 

2. Teach position, use of voice and expression. 

3. Teach by rote songs furnished. 

MANNERS AND MORALS. 

1. Cleanliness of dress, hands, face and body. 

2. Cleanliness of books, desk and room. 

3. Neatness, habits of order. 

4. Polite recognition of teachers, schoolmates and strangers. 

5. Obedience, truthfulness and deference to older persons. 

PHYSICAL CULTURE. 

1. Morris' Manual. 

2. Correct position of the body, sitting, standing and walking. 

3. Daily drills in calisthenics and marching. 

NATURE STUDIES. 

1. MAMMALS— Names; where they live, what they eat, habits, etc. Read 
stories of kindness to horses, dogs, cats, etc. 

2. MINERALS AND SEEDS— Kinds of seeds, how they grow, uses of certain 
seeds. 

Minerals; collect and name the more common; uses. 

3. GENERAL LESSONS— (a) Simple stories read furnishing pointed exam- 
ples of heroism, kindness, unselfishness, patriotism, justice, etc. Stories from 
"Seven Little Sisters," "Grimm's Fairy Tales," and "Stories for Children," are 
always interesting. 

(b) The effect of alcoholic stimulants and narcotics. Laws of health. Read 
first 40 pages of "House I Live In." 



BUTTE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 49 

SECOND GRADE. 

RE ADIN G— AIMS. 

1. To increase interest in reading". 

2. To cultivate a taste for good literature. 

3. To enlarge the vocabulary. 

4. To lead to correct pronunciation and expression. 

ESSENTIALS. 

1. Thorough study and preparation by teachers. 

2. Interest, attention, illustration and study. 

3. Clear definition of words and sentences. 

FIRST SEMESTER— B CLASS. 

STUDY. 

1. "Stickney's Second Reader," to page 101. Divided: p. 1, to 55; p. 2, to 101. 

2. "Harper's Second Reader," to page 101. Divided: p. 1, to 52; p. 2, to 101. 

SECOND SEMESTER— A CLASS. 

STUDY. 

1. "Stickney's Second Reader," from page 101, completed. Divided: p. 1, to 
page 146; p. 2, completed. 

2. "Harper's Second Reader," from page 101, completed. Divided: p. 1, to 
page 150; p. 2, completed. 

NUMBERS. 

AIMS. 

1. Continue the work of the first grade. 

2. To secure accurate, systematic and rapid results. 

3. To analyze, reason and apply. 

ESSENTIALS. 

1. Thorough prepiaration by the teacher. Blackboard lessons. 

2= 'Good tools; slates, pencils, rulers and paper. 

3. Studied, accurate arrangement of all blackboard lessons. 



50 COURSE OF STUDY 



FIRST SEMESTER— B CLASS. 
STUDY. 

1. Teachers use "Speer's Primary Arithmetic," from pag-e 80 to 120. 

2. Teachers use oral work, "Walsh's Primary Arithmetic," to page 20. 

3. Apply the funidamental rules to com,binations of 50. 

4. Idea and respective relations of quart, peck and bushel; linear inch, foot 
and yard; pint, quart and g"allon; relative money values. Measure, foot, yard and 
rod. 

5. Express the above and similar relations in 2'b, 3's, 4's, 5's and halves, 
fourths, fifths and tenths. 

6. Daily drills in rapid combination. Teach mathematical signs. 

7. Read and write numbers to 500. 

8. Teach first multiplication tables. 

SECOND SEMESTER— A CLASS. 

STUDY. 

1. Teachers use "Speer's Primary Arithmetic," from pag-e 120, completed. 

2. Oral work, "Walsh's Arithmetic," from pag"e 20 to pag-e 36. 

3. Daily drill in rapid addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. 

4. Teach thoroug-hly the first two multiplication tables. 

LANGUAGE. 

AIMS. 

1. To teach correct forms, both oral and written. 

2. To get thoug-ht and correct expression for it. 

ESSENTIALS. 

1. Thorough preparation by the teacher. 

2. Good slates, pencils, paper and blackboard. ^ 

3. Accurate, well arranged blackboard lessons. 

FIRST SEMESTER— B CLASS. 
STUDY. 

1. "Reed's Introductory Language Work," from page 13 to page 34. Divided: 
p. 1, to 20; p. 2, to 34. 

2. Copy and compare reading lessons. 

3. Reproducing stories heard and real. 

4. Study forms and styles of expression. 



BUTTE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 51 

SECOND SEMESTER— A CLASS. 

STUDY. 

1. "Reed's Introductory Language Work," from page 20 to page 48. Divided: 
p. 1, to page 37; p. 2, to page 48. 

2. Copy and compare reading lessons. 

3. Study forms, styles of expression and arrangement. 

SPELLING. 

1. All words in reading lessons. 

2. Words furnished on leaflets. 

3. Definitions and diacritical marks taught. . ■ ■ 

WRITING. 

1. Vertical writing — words and sentences from copy. ' 

2. Every written lesson is a writing lesson. ^. 

3. Complete "Common Sense Book" No. 2. 1 

DRAWING. ] 

SECOND GRADE^B CLASS. 

1. Teacher study "Use of Models," from page 113 to 148. "Color Manual," 
Chapter III. 

2. MODELS — Review first year solids. Study ellipsoid, ovoid, equilateral- 
triangular-prism and objects akin to each. 

3. FORM STUDY— See first grade. 

4. COLOR — See first grade. Colors to be studied red, orange and yellow; two 
tints of each color. 

5. DRAWING — Simple representation of solids studied. Simple groups of 
solids. Drawings of patterns and decorative figures. Expressions in Nature study. 
Illustrative drawing and paper cutting. 

SECOND GRADE— A CLASS. 

1. Teacher study "Use of Models," completed. "Color Manual," Chapter IV. 

2. MODELS — Review all solids studied. New forms; cone, pyramid, vase 
and other objects. 

3. FORM STUDY — As in first grade with close observation, recognition and 
comparison. 

4. COLOR — Green, blue and violet; two tints of each color. 

5. DRAWING — Appearance of solids. Simple groups of objects, vegetables and 
foliage patterns and decorative figures. Illustrative drawing and paper cutting. 

MUSIC. 

1. "Whiting Music Reader," No. 1. Follow outlines. 

2. Review and practice rote songs. 



52 COURSE OF STUDY 



PHYSICAL CULTURE. 



1. "Morris' Manual." 

2. Systematic drills in marching. ; 

MORALS AND MANNERS. 

1. Good morals, gentle manners. 

2. Cleanliness in person. Good language. 

NATURE STUDIES. 

1. PLANTS — Leaves, margins, shapes, veins and surfaces. Growth of plants 
and habits. Distribution of seeds. 

2. INSECTS— Kinds, food, growth. 

3. BIRDS AND ANIMALS— Names, kinds, habits, etc. Read stories and 
poems. 

4. GENERAL LESSONS— (a) Read "Robinson Crusoe," stories of Washing- 
ton, Grant, Lincoln. Patriotic songs and lessons. 

(b) The effect of alcoholic stimulants and narcotics. Laws of health. Read 
"House I Live In," to page 70. 



THIRD GJRADJE. 

RE ADIN G— AIMS. 

1. Accurate conception and expression of thought. 

2. Correct formation and clear articulation. 

3. The use and the value of the marks of punctuation. 

4. The diacritical marks and the use of the dictionary. 

ESSENTIALS. 

1. Thorough preparation by the teacher. 

2. Careful study of the lesson by the pupils. 

3. Clear definition of words and sentences. 

FIRST SEMESTER— B CLASS. 
STUDY. 

1. "Stickney's Third Reader," to page 124. Divided: p. 1, to 70; p 2, to 124. 

2. "Harper's Third Reader," to page 75. Divided: p. 1, to 35; p. 2, to 75. 

SECOND SEMESTER— A CLASS. 
STUDY. 

1. "Stickney's Third Reader," from page 124, completed. Divided: p. 1, to 191; 
p. 2, completed. 

2. "Harper's Third Reader," from page 75 to page 149. Divided: p. 1, to 107; 
p. 2, to 149. 



BUTTE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 53 

ARITHMETIC. 
AIMS. 

1. To teach the reciprocal relations of numbers within the limits of the 
g-rade, 

2. Accuracy, rapidity, system and facts. 

3. Mathematical terms, analysis and ready application. 

ESSENTIALS. 

1. Blackboard always provided with practice problems. 

2. Illustration first; solution of problems afterwards. 

3. Attention, study and close application. 

FIRST SEMESTER— B CLASS. 
STUDY. 

1. "Walsh's Primary Arithmetic," from page 20 to page 81. Divided: p. 1, to 
60; p. 2, to 81. 

2. Multiplication tables to the fives mastered. 

3. Idea of miles and the relation of halves, fourths, eighths and tenths in 
rods. 

4-. Dry measure, liquid measure, U. S. money. Compare from units. 

5. Notation and numeration to 10,000. 

6. Observation and comparison; a sphere, ovoid and ellipsoid. 

SECOND SEMESTER— A CLASS. 
STUDY. 

1. "Walsh's Primary Arithmetic," from page 71 to 121. Divided: p. 1, to 100; 
p. 2, to 121. 

2. Multiplication table to the tens mastered. 

3. Thorough study of tables of dry measure, liquid measure and linear meas- 
ure. Develop fractions 2-3, 3-4, 3-5, 7-8. 

4. Notation and .num€ration continued. 

5. Observation and comparison. 

(a) Sphere, hemisphere, quarter sphere. 

(b) Cube, square prism, and equilateral triangle. 

LANGUAGE. 
AIMS. 

1. To teach language and its uses. 

2. To enlarge the vocabulary. 

3. To teach the use of punctuation marks. i ! .,' 



54 COURSE OF STUDY 



ESSENTIALS. 

1. Thorough .preparation by the teacher. 

2. Good slates, pencils, paper, exercise books. 

3. Correct blackboard copies. 

4. Correct language models. 

FIRST SEMESTER— B CLASS. 
STUDY. 

1. "Reed's Introductory Language Work," from page 40 to page 90. Divided: 
p. 1, to 66; p. 2, to 90. 

2. Copy reading lessons. 

3. Copy correct forms. 

4. Grade pupils on all written work. 

SECOND SEMESTER— A CLASS. 
STUDY. 

1. "Reed's Introductory Language Work," from page 90 to page 153. Divided: 
p. 1, to 129; p. 2, to 153. 

2. Copy of reading lessons. 

3. Reproduction lessons and stories. 

4. Grade pupils on all written work. 

GEOGRAPHY. 

FIRST SEMESTER— B CLASS. 

1. "Rand-'McNally's Elementary Geography," to page 55. Divided: p. 1, to 
26; p. 2, to 55. 

2. Draw a map of yard, and county, denoting cities, towns and streams. 

SECOND SEMESTER— A CLASS. 

1. "Rand-McNally's Elementary Geography," from page 55 to page 89. Di- 
vided: p. 1, to 68; p. 2, to 89. 

2. Draw map. of county and state, denoting larg-e towns, cities and county 
seats. 

SPELLING. 
FIRST SEMESTER— B CLASS. 
STUDY— "Modern Spelling Book," to page 30. Divided: p. 1, to 16; p. 2, to 30. 

SECOND SEMESTER— A CLASS. 

STUDY— "Modern Spelling Book," from page 25 to page 54. Divided: p. 1, to 
39; p. 2, to 54. 



BUTTE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 



WRITING. 

1. Vertical writing". Words, sentences and lessons. 

2. First semester complete. "Graphic Writing Book," No. 1. 

3. Second semester complete, "Graphic Book," No. 2. 

DRAWING. 
FIRST SEMESTER— B CLASS. 

1. Teacher's study "Manual," from page 22 to pag-e 50. Read introduction. 

2. MODELS STUDIED— Sphere, Cube, Cylinder. 

3. REPRESENTATION — Draw g-rasses, sprays of leaves, g-roups of fruits and 
veg'eta.bles. Draw and model the sphere and cube, also objects resembling these 
type forms. 

4. DECORATION — Study, draw and work in colors borders of circles, squares 
and oblongs. The Greek Cross and the Quatrifoil. Illustrate by drawing or 
paper cutting. 

5. Drawing Book No. 1, first half. 

SECOND SEMESTER— A CLASS. 

1. Teacher study "Manual," from pag^e 22 to page 50. 

2. MODELS STUDIED— SpJhere, Cube, Cylinder. 

3. REPRESENTATION — Draw and model the cylinder and objects resem- 
bling- it. Draw cylinder in different positions. Study and draw examples of plant 
growth and flowers. 

4. CONSTRUCTION — Draw patterns for a cube and an envelope. 

5. DECORATION — Draw and work in color ornamental forms based on the 
square. Original borders of crosses, quatrifoils, and square plinth figures. Illus- 
tration by drawing or paper cutting-. 

6. Drawing Book No. 1, completed. 

MUSIC. 

1. "Whiting's Music Reader," No. 1, to page 56, first half year; complete the 
book, second half year. 

2. Study outline. 

PHYSICAL CULTURE. 

1. "Morris' Manual." 

2. Daily systematic military drills. 

3. Habits of sitting, walking, carriage and address. 

NATURE STUDY. 

1. Plants, trees, flowers, growth, fruits, seeds. 

2. Insects; food, habits, pests, harmless. 

3. Mammals; read and study "Black Prince." Stories and poems. 

4. GENERAL LESSONS — (a) Commit good maxims and memory gems, and 
choice selections from readers. 

(b) The effect of alcoholic stimulants and narcotics. Laws of health. "House 
I Live In," from page 70, completed. 



56 COURSE OF STUDY 



FOURTH GRADE. 

READING— AIMS. 

1. Accurate conception and expression of thought. 

2. Proper use of the voice in reading. 

3. The punctuation and diacritical marks. 

ESSEITTIALS. 

1. Thorough study of each lesson by the teacher. 

2. Careful study and analysis of the lessons by' the teacher. 

3. Thorough understanding and ready pronunciation of all words. 

FIRST SEMESTER— B CLASS. 
STUDY. 

1. "Stickney's Fourth Reader," to page 187. Divided: p. 1, to 91; p. 2, to 187. 

2. "Harper's Third Reader," from page 149, completed. Divided: p. 1, to 268; 
P'. 2, completed. 

3. Spell and define all words from page 296 to page 317. 

SECOND SEMESTER— A CLASS. 

STUDY. 

1. "Stickney's Fourth Reader," from page 187, completed. Divided: p. 1, to 
269; p. 2, completed. 

2. "Harper's Fourth Reader," to page 100. Divided: p. 1, to 50; p. 2, to 100. 

ARITHMETIC. 

AIMS. 

1. To teach the reciprocal relations of numbers within the limits of the 
grade. 

2. Accuracy, rapidity, analysis, system and mathematical facts. 

3. The relative values and the fractional application of numbers. 

ESSENTIALS. 

1. A large supply of practice problems. 

2. Good slates, paper, exercise books, and pencils. 

3. Practice, study and care in all operations. 

FIRST SEMESTER— B CLASS. 
STUDY. 

1. "Walsh's Primary Arithmetic," part I, from page 83 to page 154. 
Divided: p. 1, to 119; p. 2, to 154. 

2. Multiplication tables completed, including the twelves. 

3. Tables of long measure, square measure, cubic measure and dry measure. 
Develop and compare. Teach all fractions to limit of grade. 



BUTTE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 57 

SECOND SEMESTER— A CLASS. 
STUDY. 

1. "Walsh's Primary Arithmetic," from pag-e 140, completed. Divided: p. 1, to 
163; p. 2, completed. 

2. Tables liquid measure, avoirdupois weight, and time measure. 

3. Tables of long- measure, square measure, cubic measure and dry measure. 
Develop and compare. 

4. Practice problems on practical lessons. 

LANGUAGE. 
AIMS. 

1. To continue study and practice of third grade work. 

2. To study and analyze sentences. 

3. To teach arrangement in description. 

ESSENTIALS. 

1. Thorough preparation of each lesson by the teacher. 

2. Good tools; slates, pencils, paper. 

3. Correct blackboard work. 

FIRST SEMESTER— B CLASS. 
STUDY. 

1. "Reed's Elementary Language Work," from page 138 to page 200. Divided: 
p. 1, to 174; p. 2, to 200. 

2. Composition and stories; page 249 to 251. 

SECOND SEMESTER— A CLASS. 
STUDY. 

1. "Reed's Elementary Language Work," from page 193, completed. Divided: 
p. 1, to 22; p. 2, completed. 

2. Composition Lessons, from page 251, book completed. 

GEOGRAPHY. 
FIRST SEMESTER— B CLASS. 

1. "Rand-McNally's Elementary Geography," from page 77 to page 113. Di- 
vided: p. 1, to 95; p. 2, to 113. 

2. Draw outline map of North America. 

SECOND SEMESTER— A CLASS. 

1. "Rand-McNally's Elementary Geography," from page 101, completed. Di- 
vided: p. 1, to 124; p. 2, completed. 

2. Draw outline map of the United States. 

3. Draw physical map of the United States. 



58 COURSE OF STUDY 



SPELLING. 

FIRST SEMESTER— B CLASS. 

STUDY. 

1. "Modern Spelling- Book," from page 45 to page 64. Divided: p. 1, to 53; p. 
2, to 64. 

SECOND SEMESTER— A CLASS. 

STUDY. 

1. "Modern Spelling Book," from page 60 to page 83. Divided: p. 1, to 72; p. 2, 
to 83. 

WRITING. 

1. Vertical writing. Words, sentences and lessons. 

2. Complete Graphic Book No. 3. 

DRAWING. 

FIRST SEMESTER— B CLASS. 

1. Teachers study "Manual" from page 52 to page 80. 

2. MODELS STUDIED— Hemisphere, Square Prism, Other Forms Reviewed. 

3. REPRESENTATION— Expression in Nature Study of twigs and branches, 
groups of fruit and vegetables. Draw and model type forms and objects resem- 
bling them. Figure Study. 

4. DECORATION — Rosettes based on circle and on familiar plants, shields. 
Illustrative drawing or paper cutting. 

5. Drawing Book No. 2, first half. 

SECOND SEMESTER— A CLASS. 

1. Teachers study "Manual" from page 52 to page 80. 

2. REPRESENTATION —Grouping, Nature Study, Models. 

3. DECORATION — Draw and work in color. Borders and rosettes of conven- 
tionalized leaf forms. Illustrate by drawing or paper cutting. 

4. CONSTRUCTION— Pattern of square prism. 

5. Drawing Book No. 2, completed. 

PHYSICAL CULTURE. 

1. "Morris' Manual," 

2. Daily Systematic Military Drills. 

3. Correct position in sitting, standing and walking. 

MUSIC. 
1. "Whiting's Music Course," Book No. 2. 



BUTTE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 59 

NATURE STUDIES. 

1. PLANTS — Study stems, roots, leaves, fruits. 

2. INSECTS— Silkworm, pests. 

3. MAMMALS— Types, habits, foods, homes. 

4. BIRiDS — Land birds, water birds, air birds; structure, habits. 

5. GENERAL LESSONS— (a) Why we observe birthdays of great men. Read 
lives. 

(b) The effect of alcoholic stimulants and narcotics. "Pathfinder," No. 1 to 
page 70. 



COURSE or STUDY 



FOR 



GPAMMAR DEPARTMENT. 



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Grades : Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth. 
Time: Foue Years. 



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Teachers' Hours : 8:40 A. M. to 11:50 A. M. 
" 1:00 " 4: P. M. 



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Principal's Hours : 8:30 A. M. to 12 M. 

1 :00 " 4: P. M. 



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GRAMMAR DEPARTMENT. 



FIFTH GRADE— B CLASS. 

FIRST SEMESTER. 
READING. 

1. "Stickney's Fifth Reader," to page 87. Divided: p. 1, to 48; p. 2, to 87. 

2. "Harper's Fourth Reader," from page 100 'to 20O. Divided: p. 1, to 193; p. 2, 
to 200. 

3. Spell and define all words from page 387 to page 412, "Harper's Fourth 
Reader." 

4. Memorize "The Arrow and the Song," page 277, "Harper's Third Reader." 

ARITHMETIC. 

1. "WaJlsh's Grammar School Arithmetic," to page 249. Divided: p. 1, to 226; 
p. 2, to 249. 

2. Daily drills in Rapid Combinations; multiplications and divisions. 

3. Rapid and accurate work on slate and blackboard. 

4. Additional practice problems. 

LANGUAGE. 

1. "Graded Lessons in English Language," to page 52. Divided p. 1, to 29; 

p. 2, to 52, Lesson 39. 

SPELLING. 

1. Oral and written, "Modern Spelling Book." Lesson 180 to 220. Divided: p. 
1, to 200; p. 2, to 220. 

2. Correct spelling in all written lessons. 

3. Oral and written spelling tests of words in general use. 

GEOGRAPHY. 

1. "Rand-McNally's Grammar School Geography," to page 41. Divided: p. 1, 
to 25; p. 2, to 41. 

WRITING. 
Graphic Book No. 4. Divided: p. 1, first half; p, 2, second half. 



64 COURSE OF STUDY 



DRAWING. 

1. Teachers study "Manual for Teachers," from page 82 to page 110, and 
"Color Manual" as outlined. 

2. MODELS STUDIED— Rig-ht-ang-led-triang-ular prism. Equalateral trian- 
gular prism. Other forms reviewed. 

3. REPRESENTATION— Nature Study. Building or grouping models. Fig- 
ure Study. 

4. DECORATION — Crosses, Egyptian Borders, Moorish Ornament. 

5. Drawing Book No. 3, first half. 

MUSIC. 

1. "Whiting's Music "Course," Book No. 2, review. 

2. Additional work assigned. 

PHYSICAL CULTURE. 

1. Daily Military Drills. 

2. "Manual of Physical Culture," for grade, 

3. Correct positions, standing, walking. 

NATURE STUDIES. 

1. METALS — Gold, silver, lead, copper; qualities and uses. 

2. MAMMALS— Continue study of fourth grade. 
.3. GENERAL LESSONS— (a) Manners, morals. 

(b) Teacher conduct lessons in physiology and hygiene from "Pathfinder No. 
1," from page 70 to page 150. 

FIFTH GRADE— A CLASS. 

SECOND SEMESTER. 

READING. 

1. "Stickney's Fifth Reader," from page 87 to 178. Divided: p. 1, to 129; p. 2, 
to 178. 

2. "Harper's Fourth Reader," from page 200 to page 386. Divided: p. 1, to 
288; p. 2, to 386. 

3. Spell and define all words, from page 412 to page 421, "Harper's Third 
Reader." 

4. Memorize "Words," and "If I Were a Bird," page 278 and 279, "Harper's 
Third Reader." 

ARITHMETIC. 

1. "Walsh's Grammar School Arithmetic," from page 249 to page 291. Di- 
vided: p. 1, to 269; p. 2, to 291. 

2. Additional work in practice problems. Show relations of number. 

3. Daily drills in combinations; addition, multiplication and division. 



BUTTE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 65 

LANGUAGE. 

1. "Reed & Kellogg's Graded Lessons in Eng-lish," from page 52 to page 90. 
Divided: p. 1, to 78; p. 2, to 90. 

SPELLING. 

1. Oral and written: "Modern Spelling Book," from lesson 190 to lesson 249. 
Divided: p. 1, to 220; p. 2, to 229. 

2. Correct spelling in all written lessons. 

3. Oral and written spelling of words in general use. 

GEOGRAPHY. 

1. "Rand-McNally's Grammar School Geography," from page 41 to page 73. 
Divided: p. 1, to 57; p. 2, to 73. 

2. Draw physical map of the United States. 

, , i WRITING. 

1. Book No. 4. Divided: p. 1, first half; p. 2, second half. 

DRAWING. 

1. Teachers study "Manual for Teachers," same as B Class. "Color Manual" 
as outlined. 

2. MODELS STUDIED— Right-angled Triangular Prism. Equilateral Tri- 
angular Prism. Other Forms Reviewed. 

3. REPRESENTATION — Suggestive Grouping. Aniriials. Nature Study. 
Figure Study. 

4. CONSTRUCTION — Pattern of triangular prism. Views of tri-prism. De- 
signs. 

5. DECORATION — Borders by repetition of units. Fleur-de-lis. 

6. Drawing Book No. 3, completed. 

MUSIC 

1. "Whiting's Music Course" No. 2. 

2. Additional work assigned. 

PHYSICAL CULTURE. 

1. Military Drills, Calisthenics. 

2. "Manual of Physical Culture," for grade. 

NATURE STUDIES. 

1. Same as in B Class. 

2. General Lessons — Same as in B Class. 



66 COURSE OF STUDY 



SIXTH GRADE— B CLASS. 
FIRST SEMESTER. 
READING. 

1. "Stickney's Fifth Reader," from page 178 to page 249. Divided: p. 1, to 213; 
p. 2, to 249. 

2. "Harper's Fifth Reader," from page 14 to page 196. Divided: p. 1, to 105; 
p. 2, to 196. 

ARITHMETIC. 

1. "Walsh's Grammar School Arithmetic," from page 284 to page 326. Di- 
vided: p. 1, to 305; p. 2, to 326. 

2. Give practice problems each day. Make practical applications of prin- 
ciples. 

LANGUAGE. 

1. "Reed & Kellogg's Graded Lessons in English," from page 70 to page 140. 
Divided: p. 1, to 110; p. 2, to 140. 

2. Take selections as outlined from page 197 to 210. 

3. Study composition from page 199 to page 210. 

SPELLING. 

1. Oral and written: "Modern Spelling Book," from page 83, part 2, to page 
96. Divided: p. 1, to lesson 22; p. 2, to lesson 40. 

2. Have oral and written spelling and brief definitions. 

3. Correct spelling in all written lessons. 

4. Spell words in daily use. 

GEOGRAPHY. 

1. "Rand-McNally's Grammar School Geography," from page 72 to page 110. 
Divided: p. 1, to 89; p. 2, to 110. 

2. Draw and enlarge on physical map of the United States. 

MUSIC. 

1. "Whiting's Music Course," Book No. 3. 
2,. Additional 'practiioe study assigned. 

WRITING. 

1. "Graphic Writing Book," No. 5, first half. 

2. Make every written lesson a writing lesson. 

DRAWING. 

1. Teach,ers study "Manual for Teachers," from page 111 to 141. "Color Man- 
ual" as outlined. 

2. MODELS STUDIED— Ovoid. Cone. Other Forms Reviewed. 

3. REPRESENTATION— Plants, birds. Models including cone. 

4. DECORATION — In drawing or color. Egyptian borders, vases and orna- 
ments. Lotus flower. 

5. Drawing Book No. 4, first half. 



BUTTE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 67 

PHYSICAL CULTURE. 

1. Daily Military Drills. 

2. "Manual of Physical Culture," for grade. 

3. Correct positions in sitting-, standing and walking. 

1. GENERAL LESSONS — (a) Personal habits, conduct, morals and man- 
ners. 

(b) Teacher conduct lessons in Physiology and Hygiene from "Pathfinder" 
No. 2, to page 93. 

SIXTH GRADE— A CLASS. 
FIRST SEMESTER. 

READING. 

1. "Stickney's Fifth Reader," from page 249, completed. Divided: p. 1, to 
249, p. 2, completed. 

2. "Harper's Fifth Reader," from page 196 to page 304. Divided: p. 1, to 240; 
p. 2, to 304. 

ARITHMETIC. 

1. "Walsh's Grammar School Arithmetic," from page 326 to page 329. Di- 
vided: p. 1, to 349; p. 2, to 369. 

2. Give practice problems each day. 

3. Make practical application of principles. 

LANGUAGE. 

1. "Reed & Kellogg's Graded Lessons in English," from page 128 to page 196, 
Divided: p. 1, to 163; p. 2, to 196. 

2. Thorough study of notes from teachers. Apply suggestions. 

3. Study selections and composition exercises from page 197 to page 215. 

SPELLING. 

1. "Modern Spelling Book," froiTi page 96, part 2, lesson 40, to lesson 80. Di- 
vided: p. 1, to 60; p. 2, to 80. 

2. Correct spelling in all written lessons. 

GEOGRAPHY. 

1. "Rand-McNally's Grammar School Geography," from page 110 to page 140. 
Divided: p. 1, to 125; p. 2, to 140. 

WRITING. 

1. "Graphic Writing Book" No. 5. Divided: p. 1, first half; p. 2, second 
half. 

2. Make every written lesson a writing lesson. 

3. Grade on care exercised in keeping books neat and clean. 



68 COURSE OF STUDY 



DRAWING. 

1. Teachers study "Manual for Teachers," same as B Class. "Color Manual," 
as outlined. 

2. MODELS STUDIED— Ovoid. Cone. Other Forms Reviewed. 

3. REPRESENTATION— Groups of objects, including one with oval, curves. 
Figure study, animals. Nature Study. 

4. CONSTRUCTION— Pattern of hollow cone. Views of ovoid and drinking 
cup. Designs of vases and jars. 

5. DECORATION — In drawing or color. Lotus flower conventionalized. 
Surface covering. 

6. Drawing Book No. 4, completed. 

MUSIC. 

1. "Whiting's Music Course," Book No. 3. 

2. Additional practice study assigned. 

PHYSICAL CULTURE. 

1. Daily Military Drills. 

2. "Manual of Physical Culture," for grades. 
GENERAL LESSONS- Same as B Class. 

SEVENTH GRADE— B CLASS. 

FIRST SEMESTER. 
READING. 

1. "Harper's Fifth Reader," to page 207. Divided: p. 1, to 105; p. 2, to 207. 

2. "Great Americans," to page 100. Divided: p. 1, to 50; p. 2, to 100. 

ARITHMETIC. 

1. "Walsh's Grammar School Arithmetic," from page 369 to page 415. Di- 
vided: p. 1, to 395; p. 2, to 415, and review. 

2. Chapter 16 to page 566. 

LANGUAGE. 

1. "Reed & Kellogg's Higher Lessons in English," from page 1 to page 102. 
Divided: p. 1, to 52; p. 2, to 102. 

2. "Composition Lessons," from page 325 to page 334. 

SPELLING. 

1. "Modern Spelling Book," from lesson 80, part II, to lesson 120. Divided: p. 
1, to 100; p. 2, to 120. 

2. Spell all words in common use. 

PHYSIOLOGY. 
1. "Kellogg's Book," to page 90. Divided: p. 1, to 45; p. 2, to 90. 



BUTTE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 69 

WRITING. 
"Graphic Book" No. 6. Divided: p. 1, first half; p. 2, second half. 

DRAWING. 

1. Teachers study "Teacher's Manual," from page 142 to page 167. "Color 
Manual," as outlined. 

2. MODELS STUDIED— Square, Plinth, Square Pyramid. Other Forms Re- 
viewed. 

3. REPRESENTATION —Plant growth. Objects, including vase forms. 
Models in light and shade. Book and basket. 

4. DECORATION — Draw or work in color, Greek Borders and Vases. The 
Anthemion. 

5. Drawing Book No. 5, first half. 

MUSIC. 

1. "Whiting's Music Course," Book No. 4. 

2. Written examinations in elementary studies. 

PHYSICAL CULTURE. 

1. Military Drills. 

2. "Manual of Physical Culture," for grade. 

SEVENTH GRADE— A CLASS. 
SECOND SEMESTER. 

READING. 

1. "Harper's Fifth Reader," from page 207 to 457. Divided: p. 1, to 314; p. 2, 
to 457. 

2. History, "Great Americans," from page 100, completed. Divided: p. 1, to 
140; p. 2, completed. 

ARITHMETIC. 

1. "Walsh's Grammar School Arithmetic," from page 415 to page 458. Di- 
vided: p. 1, to 436; p. 2, to 458, and review. 

2. Chapter 16, from page 566 to page 575. 

LANGUAGE. 

1. "Reed & Kellogg's Higher Lessons in English," from page 102 to page 217. 
Divided: p. 1, to 153; p. 2, to 217. 

2. "Composition Lessons," from page 334 to page 348. 

SPELLING. 

1. • "Modern Spelling Book," from lesson 120, part II, to lesson 140. Divided: 
p. 1, to 130; p. 2, to 140. 



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PHYSIOLOGY. 

1. "Kellogg^'s Second Book," from pag-e 90, completed. Divided: p. 1, to 140; 
p. 2, completed. 

WRITING. 
1. "Graphic Writing Book," No. 6. Divided: p. 1, first half; p. 2, completed. 

DRAWING. 

1. MODELS STUDIED— Square, Plinth, Square Pyramid. Other Forms Re- 
viewed. 

2. REPRESENTATION — Figure Study. Birds, spring- flowers, showing nat- 
ural growth. 

3. CONSTRUCTION — Pattern for square pyramid. Views for square pyra- 
mid and square plinth plans. 

4. DECORATION — Designs for tile and borders, using Grecian motives. 

5. Drawing- Book No. 5, completed. 

MUSIC. 
"Whiting's Music Course," Book No. 4, completed. 

PHYSICAL CULTURE. 

1. Military Drills. 

2. "Manual of Physical Culture," for g-rade. 

EIGHTH GRADE— B CLASS. 
FIRST SEMESTER. 
READING. 

1. Selections from g-rade "books. 

2. Current topics, and local news. 

ARITHMETIC. 

1. "Walsh's Grammar School Arithmetic," from page 458 to page 499. Di- 
vided: p. 1, to 477; p. 2, to 499. 

2. Chapter 16, from page 575 to page 599. 

3. Intellectual Arithmetic. 

4. Additional work and review. 

LANGUAGE. 

1. "Reed & Kellog-g's Higher Lessons in Eng-lish," from page 217 to page 312. 
Divided: p. 1, to 260; p. 2, to 312. 

2. "Composition Lessons," from page 348 to page 355. 

SPELLING. 

"Modern Spelling- Book," from lesson 140, part II, to lesson 180. Divided! p. 1, 
to 160; p. 2, to 180. 



BUTTE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 71 

HISTORY. 

"Barnes' Brief History," to page 149. Divided: p. 1, to 79; p. 2, to 149. 

PHYSIOLOGY. 
"Kellogg's Second Book," to page 145. Divided: p. 1, to 75; p. 2, to 145. 

WRITING. 
"Graphic Writing Book," No. 7. Divided: p. 1, first half; p. 2, second half. 

DRAWING. 

1. Teachers study "Teacher's Manual," from page 168 to 210. "Color Manual" 
as designated. 

2. REPRESENTATION— Plants with both leaves and flowers; birds. Figure 
study. Groups of objects in light and shade. Out-of-door sketching. 

3. DECORATION — Roman, Byzantine, Saracenic and Gothic. 

4. Drawing Book No. 6, first half. 

MUSIC. 
"Whiting's Music Course," Book No. 5, first half. 

PHYSICAL CULTURE. 

1. Regular drill in Military Tactics, Calisthenics, Rhetoricals. 

2. "Manual of Physical Culture," for grade. 

EIGHTH GRADE— A CLASS. 
SECOND SEMESTER. 
READING. 
1. Selections; Literature; Rhetoricals. 

ARITHMETIC. 

1. "Walsh's Grammar School Arithmetic," from page 499 to page 530. Di- 
vided: p. 1, to 517; p. 2, to 530. 

2. Chapter 16, from page 590 to 610. 

3. Intellectual Arithmetic. 

LANGUAGE. 

1. "Reed & Kellogg's Higher Lessons in English," from page 312, completed. 
Divided: p. 1, to 341; p. 2, to 375. 

2. "Composition Lessons," from page 355 to page 368. 

SPELLING. 

"Modern Spelling Book," from lesson 180, part II, completed. Divided: p. 1, to 
206; p. 2, completed. 

HISTORY. 

"Barnes' Brief History," completed. Divided: p. 1, to 224; p. 2, completed. 



72 COURSE OF STUDY 



PHYSIOLOGY. 

1. "Kellogg's Second Book," from page 145, completed. Divided: p. 1, to 210; 
p. 2, completed. 

WRITING. 

1. "Graphic Writing Book," No. 7, completed. Divided: p. 1, first half; p. 2, 
second half. 

DRAWING. 

1. Teachers study "Teacher's Manual," from page" 168 to page 210. "Color Man- 
ual," as designated. 

2. REPRESENTATION — Expression — Expression in color. Suggestive group- 
ing. Oibjects above the level of the eye, roofs and towers. Nature Study. 

3. CONSTRUCTION — Pattern of hexagonal prism; problems using compass 
and rule. Views and selections. 

4. DECORATION — In drawing or color. Designs for wall paper and woven 
fabrics. 

5. Drawing Book No. 6, completed. 

MUSIC. 

"Whiting's Music Course," Book No. 5, completed. 

PHYSICAL CULTURE. 

1. Regular drill and military tactics. 

2. "Manual of Physical Culture," for grade. 



COIIPSE or STUDY 



FOR 



High School Depaptnent. 



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Grades : Ninth, Tenth, EijEventh, Twelfth. 



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Teachees' Hours : 8:40 A. M. to 12 M. 
" " 1:00 " 4 P. M. 



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Principal's Hours : 8:30 A. M. to 12 M. 

" 1 :00 " 4 P. M. 



BUTTE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 



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HIGH SCHOOL BOOK LIST. 



Avery's School Physics. 

Baker's Psychology. 

Barnes' General History. 

Shaw's Physics by Experiment. 

Clark's Commercial Law. 

Dana's New Text-Book of Geology. 

D'Ooge's Viri Romae. 

Lyte's Bookkeeping. 

Lyte's Bookkeeping Blanks. 

Eclectic Physical Geography. 

Gray's Field Book Botany. 

Gillete & Rolfe's Astronomy. 

Harkness' Latin Grammar. 

Har,per & Tolman's Caesar. 

Harper & Miller's Virgil. 

Hewitt's Pedagogy, 

Holder's Zoology. 

Hob'b's Academic Arithmetic. 

Irving's Sketch Book. 

Johnston's Cicero. 

Kellogg's English Literature. 

Laughlin's Political Economy. 

Lowe & Butler's Bellum Helveticum. 



Milne's High School Algebra. 

Rigg's Latin Composition. 

Shepard's Inorganic Chemistry. 

Snowbound and Songs of Labor. 

Hinsdale's American Government. 

Thalheimer's English Literature. 

Waddy's Rhetoric. 

Brander Mathews' American Litera- 
ture. 

Webster's Orations. 

Wentworth's Plane and Solid Geom- 
etry. 

Worman's Elementary German Reader. 

Worman's Complete German Gram- 
mar. 

Natural Music Reguier. 

Kellogg's Rhetoric. 

Heath's German Dictionary. 

Joyne's German Reader. 

Joyne's Meissners German Grammar. 

Fasquelle''s Introductory French. 

Fontaine's Lectures et Conversation. 

White's First Lessons in Greek. 



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COURSE OF STUDY 



HIGH SCHOOL COURSE OF STUDY FOR 1897-8. 



FIRST SEMESTER. 



YEAR. 


CLASSICAL. 


SCIENTIFIC. 


GENERAL. 


Ninth. 


1. Latin. 

2. Rhetoric. 

3. American Literature. 

4. Algebra. 


1. Latin 

2. Rhetoric. 

3. American Literature. 

4. Algebra. 


1. Latin. 

2. Rhetoric. 

3. Bookkeeping. 

4. Algebra. 


Tenth. 


1. Caesar. 

2. German or French. 

3. Civil Government. 

4. Algebra. 


1. Caesar. 

2. Zoology. 

3. Civil Government. 

4. Algebra. 


1. English. 

2. Zoology. 

3. Civil Government. 

4. Algebra. 


Eleventh. 


• 

1. Virgil. 

2. German or French. 

3. Roman History. 

4. Physics 


1. German or French. 

2. General History. 

3. Physics. 

4. Astronomy. 


1. American History. 

2. General History. 

3. Physics. 

4. Astronomy. 


Twelfth. 


1. Cicero. 

2. German or French. 

3. English Literature 

or Greek. 

4. Geometry. 


1. German or French. 

2. Chemistry. 

3. English Literature. 

4. Geometry. 


1. Arithmetic. 

2. Chemistry. 

3. English Literature. 

4. Geometry. 



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HIGH SCHOOL COURSE OF STUDY FOR 1897-8. 



SECOND SEMESTER. 



CLASSICAL. 


SCIENTIFIC. 


GENERAL. 


1. Latin. 
1. Rhetoric. 

3. American Literature. 

4. Algebra. 


2. Latin. 

2. Rhetoric. 

3. Physical Geography or 

Bookkeeping. 

4. Algebra. 


1. Latin. 

2. Rhetoric. 

3. Physical Geography or - 

Bookkeeping. 

4. Algebra. 


1. Caesar. 

2. English History. 

3. German or French. 

4. Algebra. 


1. Caesar. 

2. Botany. 

3. English History. 

4. Algebra. 


1. English. 

2. Botany. 

3. English History. 

4. Algebra. 


1. Virgil. 

2. German or French. 

3. Physics or History. 

4. Geometry. 


1. German or French. 

2. General History. 

3. Physics. 

4. Geometry. 


1. American History. 

2. General History. 

3. Physics. 

4. Geometry. 


1. Cicero. 

2. German or French. 

3. English Literature or 

Greek. 

4. Geometry. 


1. German or French. 

2. Geology. 

3. English Literature. 

4. Geometry. 


1. English. 

2. Geology. - 

3. English Literature. 

4. Geometry. 



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Manual of Physical Culture. 



The following- outline is designed to aid teachers to more easily follow the 
course of instruction given in physical culture. 

Teachers will find it a great aid if they will carry out, as far as practicable, 
the general positions in their daily work. General positions are changed in some 
particulars for a few grades. 

Eig-ht counts to each exercise. 

After pupils are thoroughly familiar with the exercises, music will be found 
an advantage, and will keep alive the interest. 

Marching- will be g-iven to all grades. 

"Setting- Up Exercises" and the military commands to fourth, fifth, sixth, sev- 
enth and eig-hth grades. 

Running, skipping, fancy steps, motion songs to first, second, third grades. 

Wand drills, musical dumb-bell, fancy steps, motion songs to the primary 
grades. 

GENERAL POSITIONS— FOR ALL GRADES. 



First Position — Sitting-. 

1. Sit in center of seat. 

2. Bodies erect. 

3. Heads well up, chin in, eyes to 

front, mouth closed. 

4. Hands clasped on edge of desk, 

right over left. 

5. Feet flat on the floor, heels to- 

gether, toes turned out. 
Rest Position — Sitting. 

1. Lean easily back in seat. 

2. Hands in lap. 

3. One foot back. 
Rise from First Position. 

1. Drop hands in lap and slide 

body to edge of seat. 

2. Rise in place. 

3. Step to center of aisle and take 

position. 
First Position — Standing. 

1. Body erect, with hips and shoul- 
ders well back. 



5. 

Rest 

1. 



2. Head well up, eyes to the front, 
chin well back. 

3. Arms falling naturally. 

4. Toes turned out, with right foot 
obliquely in front of left a few 
inches. 

"Weight on balls of both feet. 

Position — Standing. 

Place right foot about six 
inches back and rest weight 
entirely upon it; keep the 
body erect. 
Sit from First Position Standing. 

1. Step near the seat. 

2. Sit slowly on edge of the seat. 

3. Take first position sitting. 

4. Rest position. 
To Test First Position. 

1. Hands on waist, force hips back 

until toes can easily be seen 
by bending the head. 

2. Hands down, head up. 



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COURSE OF STUDY 



PRIMARY AND GRAMMAR GRADES. 



FIRST SERIES. 



First Position — Standing". 

1. Test. 

2. Relax hands by shaking rapidly 

in and out, arms in natural 
position. 

Same, arms extended shoulder 
high in front. 

Same, arms extended shoulder 
high at sides. 

Same, arms down at sides. 

Raise arms to front, shoulder 
hig-h, relax and drop to posi- 
tion. 

SECOND 



3. 



7. Same, shoulder high at side. 

8. Raise right leg-, thigh at rig-ht 

ang-le with hip, knee bent; re- 
lax, drop to position, ball of 
foot touching floor. 

9. Same with left leg. 

10. Breathing- exercise; inhale 
through nostrils; exhale, 
sound sh. 



SERIES. 



Test. 

Close and open hands with 
force, arms in natural posi- 
tion. 

Same, arms down at sides. 

Raise rig-ht arm to vertical po- 
sition, knuckles out. 

Left arm same; both. 



9. 
10. 



Raise right arm to vertical po- 
sition from side, knuckles in. 

Left arm same; both. 

Rise on toes. 

Bend knees and hips. 

Breathing exercise; inhale; ex- 
hale, sound sh. 



THIRD SERIES. 



Test. 

Clap hands in front of body. 

Same, over head. 

Hands broug-ht to nips and 
back to position. 

Hands touching- shoulders; po- 
sition. 

Hands touching- head; position. 



9. 



10. 



Hands touching head; shoul- 
ders; hips. 

Hands touching head; shoul- 
ders; hips and floor. 

Alternate clapping hands over 
head and in front of body. 

Breathing exercise; inhale; ex- 
hale; sound wh. 



SECOND GRADE. 
FIRST SERIES. 



-Standing. 



First Position- 
1. Test. 

Relax hands, in and out; up and 
down; arms in natural posi- 
tion.- 

Same, arms down at sides. 

Raise arms above head, relax 
and drop to position. 

Weight on left foot, extend 
rig-ht; bend foot up and down 
at ankle. 



2. 



8. 

9. 
10. 
11. 
12. 



Left foot same; alternate. 
Right foot back; knee bent, 

bring- to position, ball of foot 

touching- floor softly. 
Left same; alternate. 
Rise on toes. 
Bend knees and hips. 
Alternate 9 and 10. 
Breathing- exercises; hands on 

waist; inhale; exhale through 

nostrils silently. 



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SECOND SERIES. 



First Position — Standing. 

1. Test. 

2. Open and close hands with 

force, arms in position, ex- 
tended in front, shoulder 
hig-h; out at side, shoulder 
high; down at side. 

3. Right hand to hip and down. 

4. Left, same; alternate; both. 

5. Swing right arm to front, shoul- 

der high. 



10. 



11. 



Left, same; alternate; both. 
Raise right shoulder. 
Left, same; alternate; both. 
•Hands clasped back of neck, 

stretch body through eight 

counts. 
Clasp hands, swing over head, 

forming circle. 
Hands on waist; inhale; exhale, 

sound sh. 



THIRD SERIES. 



First Position — Sitting. 

1. Clap hands, right over left. 

2. Same, left over right; alternate. 

3. Relax hands, up and down, 

arms at side, shoulder high. 

4. Relax hands over head. 

5. From position on desk, raise 

right hand slowly above head 
and down, eyes and wrist 
leading. 

6. Left hand, same; alternate; 

both. 



10. 



11. 



Bow head forward, just bend- 
ing neck. 

Bend head back; alternate. 

Bend slowly forward at waist 
until head touches desk; slow- 
ly back to position. 

Breathing exercises, hands on 
waist; inhale; exhale, sound 
of k. 

Rest position. 



FOURTH SERIES. 



First Position — Standing. 
1. Test. 

Bend forward slowly at waist 
until fingers touch floor, if 
possible, knees straight; re- 
peat. 

Swing arms to front, waist 
high, touching fingers. 

Same, chest high. 

Same, over head, arms making 
oblique circle. 

Same, over head, making circle 
at side. 



2. 



7. Same, back of body; lowest al- 

titude. 

8. Alternate 6 and 7. 

9. Touch right foot forward. 

10. Left foot, same; alternate. 

11. Hands on waist, hop lightly on 

ball of right foot. 

12. Same, on left foot; alternate. 

13. Breathing exercise, hands on 

waist; inhale; exhale, with 
some short sentence. 



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THIRD GRADE. 
FIRST SERIES. 



First Position — Standing. 

1. Test. 

2. Relax hands by rotating at 

wrists, elbows bent. 

3. Same at side. 

4. Bend slowly at waist to right, 

arms hanging. 

5. Same to the left; alternate. 

6. Raise right arm shoulder high 

at side. 

7. Left arm same; alternate; both. 

8. Cross arms in front of the 

chest. 

9. Same back of body. 
10. Alternate 8 and 9. 



11. Hands clasped back of body; 

elbows bent; force down and 
back. 

12. Hands clasped back of neck; 

force up and down. 

13. Keep hands clasped and bring 

in front of face; slowly down 
to position. 

14. Turn_ head right. 

1.5. Same to left; alternate. 

16. Raise right shoulder. 

17. Left same; alternate; both. 

18. Breathing exercise; hands un- 

der arms; inhale; exhale, si- 
lently. 



SECOND SERIES. 



First Position — Sitting. 

1. ArmB extended to front, shoul- 

der high, rotate from shoul- 
ders. 

2. Same, over head. 

3. Same, out at side. 

4. Same, down at side. 

5. Raise and bend arms slowly, 

until tips of fingers touch 
shoulders; force elbows for- 
ward and back. 

6. From position of 5 raise hands 

slowly, relax above head; car- 
ry and clasp back of head; 
stretch through eight counts; 
bring back to position on 
desk, same way. 

THIRD 

First Position — Standing. Alternate 
clapping hands with every 
two counts i3f each movement. 

1. Clap hands, arms extended to 

front, shoulder high. 

2. Hands brought to hips and 

down. 

3. Arms to front, shoulder high. 

4. Arms at side, shoulder high. 

5. Arms to vertical position over 

head. 



7. Rotate head from right to left. 

8. Bend slowly at waist until head 

rests on desk; hands in first 
position; slowly up. 

9. Raise toes of both feet. 

10. Raise both heels. 

11. Alternate 9 and 10. 

12. Spread toes, keeping heels in 

position. 

13. Touch right foot forward. 

14. Left, same; alternate. 

15. Rest position. 

16. Breathing exercise; inhale; ex- 

hale, Oh! 



SERIES. 



6. Same position from side, 

knuckles in. 

7. Hands brought to shoulders. 

8. Hands touching head. 

9. Rise on toes. 

10. Raise toes, keeping heels on 

floor. 

11. Touch right foot forward. 

12. Left, same; alternate. 

13. Breathing exercise; hands on 

chest; inhale; exhale, sound 
sh. 



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FOURTH SERIES. 



First Position — Standing. 

1. Test. 

2. Relax hands in and out, arms 

in natural position. 

3. Relax hands up and down, arms 

down at sides. 

4. Raise arms to front, shoulder 

hig-h; relax and drop. 

5. Same, arms extended at side. 

6. Raise both arms slowly shoul- 

der high, to front, -wrist lead- 
ing. 

7. Same, arms out at side. 

8. Swing right arm curved over 

head. 

9. Left, same; alternate; both. 



10. Both hands slowly over head 

until fingers touch. 

11. In position of 10, rise on toes, 

then slowly lower arms. 

12. Hands brought lightly to shoul- 

ders, at same time front step- 
ping exercise. 

13. Hands brought lightly to head, 

at same time take back step- 
ping exercises. 

14. Hands on hips, kneel slowly on 

right knee. 

15. Same, on left knee. 

16. Listening poise. 

17. Pointing poise. 



FOURTH GRADE. 
FIRST SERIES. 



First Position— Standing. 

1. Test. 

2. Relax hands, rotating at 

wrists; arms in natural posi- 
tion. 

3. Arms to front, shoulder high; 

relax and drop to position. 

4. Relax body from ankles by 

turning right. 

5. Same, to left; alternate. 

6. Raise right shoulder. 

7. Left, same; alternate; both. 

8. Force right shoulder back. 

9. Left, same; alternate; both. 



10. Right arm to front, shoulder 

high, palm up; rotate from 
shoulder. 

11. Left, same; alternate; both. 

12. Right foot extended, rotate 

from ankle. 

13. Left, same; alternate. 

14. Combine front and side step- 

ping exercises, use right foot. 

15. Left, same; alternate. 

16. Rest position; first position. 

17. Breathing exercise, hands on 

waist; inhale; exhale, ah! 



SECOND SERIES. 



4. Test. 

2. Arms out at side, shoulder 

high; relax and drop to posi- 
tion. 

3. Extend right arm at side, 

shoulder high, palm up; rotate 
from shoulder. 

4. Left, same; alternate; both. 

5. Right hand brought to left 

shoulder. 

6. Left to right shoulder; alter- 

nate; both. 

7. Bend head to right. 

8. Same, to left; alternate. 

9. Same, front. 



10. Same, back; alternate. 

11. Hands on waist, fingers back 

bend to right, keep knees 
straight. 

12. Same, to left; alternate. 

13. Right foot obliquely forward. 

14. Left, same; alternate. 

15. Right foot obliquely back. 

16. Left, same; alternate. 

17. Rest position; first position. 

18. Hands on waist, fingers touch- 

ing-; force apart; inhale; ex- 
hale silently. 



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THIRD SERIES. 



1. Test. 8. 

2. Bend body forward slowly at 9. 

waist, arms hanging relaxed. 10. 

3. Raise right hand under right 11. 

arm. 12. 

4. Left, same; alternate; both. 13. 

5. Bend elbows until forearms are 14. 

parallel with upper arms; 
bring forearms together in 15. 

front of chest until elbows 16. 

meet; pull back across chest 17. 

to position. 18. 

6. From position of 5, throw arms 

with force to natural position. 

7. Carry arms high over head, 

bring finger tips down to 
shoulders, elbows out at sides. 



Same exercise at right face. 

Same, at right face. 

Same, at right face. 

Same, at front face. 

Rotate right shoulder. 

Left, same; alternate; both. 

Hands on waist, fingers touch- 
ing, bend forward. 

Same, back;. alternate. 

Rise on toes. 

Bend knees; alternate 16 and 17. 

Breathing exercise, inhale; ex- 
hale, sound of n; hands on 
waist. 



FOURTH SERIES. 



1. Test. 

2. Relax hands in and out; up and 

down; arms in position. 

3. Same, arms down at sides. 

4. Relax arms from shoulder high 

in front. 

5. Same, at side. 

6. Open and close hands with 

force, arms in position. 

7. Same, arms down at sides. 

8. Right arm in circle over right 

shoulder, elbow bent, turn 
and bring back to position; 
left arm following over left 
shoulder in quick succession. 

9. Same exercise, swing arm over 

head. 
10. Same, back of head. 



11. 



12. 



13. 
14. 
15. 
16. 
17. 
18. 
19. 
20. 



Swing arm in circle out at side 
and back to position in front 
of face; elbow straight swing 
from shoulder. 

Clasp hands, swing to circle 
over head and step back with 
right foot at same time; left 
foot same; alternate. 

Touch right foot forward. 

Left, same; alternate. 

Touch right foot out at side. 

Left, same; alternate. 

Looking poise. 

Mercury poise. 

Rest position; first position. 

Breathing exercise, hands on 
chest; inhale; exhale, silently. 



FIFTH GRADE. 



First Position — Standing. 

1. Test. 

2. Relax arms at elbows by rotat- 

ing out and in; in and out. 

3. Relax arms from shoulder high 

at side. 



FIRST SERIES 
4 



Relax body to right from 
ankles. 

5. Same, to left; alternate. 

6. Rotate right shoulder. 

7. Left, same; alternate; both. 



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9. 
10. 



11. 
12. 



Alternate raising- right shoulder 13. 

and extending- arm, shoulder 

hig-h, to right. 14. 

Left, same; alternate; both. 15. 

Rig-ht arm to front, shoulder 16. 

high, swinging- around to side 17. 

and back. 18. 

Left, same; alternate; both. 
Rotate head from rig-ht to left, 

and left to right. 



Hands on waist, fingers back, 
bend rig-ht; left; alternate. 

Same, front; back; alternate. 

Cross right foot in front of left. 

Left, same; alternate. 

Rest position; first position. 

Breathing exercise; hands on 
waist; inhale; exhale, ah! 



SECOND SERIES. 



10. 



Test. 

Hands on waist, force elbows 
forward. 

Same, back; alternate. 

Rig-ht arm, shoulder high, to 
front; touch right foot for- 
ward at same time. 

Left arm and foot, same; alter- 
nate; both arms; alternate 
feet. 

Rig-ht arm obliquely forward; 
touch right foot forward at 
same time. 

Left arm and foot, same; alter- 
nate; both arms, alternate 
feet. 

Right arm, shoulder high, at 
side; touch right foot at same 
time. 

Left arm and foot, same; alter- 
nate; both arms, alternate 
feet. 

Right arm obliquely back, 
touch right foot obliquely 
back at same time. 



11. Left arm and foot, same; alter- 

nate; both arms; alternate 
feet. 

12. Rig-ht hand brought to hip; 

cross right foot back of left. 

13. Left hand and foot, same; al- 

ternate; both hands; alternate 
feet. 

14. Right hand brought to right 

shoulder, cross right foot in 
front of left. 

15. Left hand and foot, same; al- 

ternate; both hands, alternate 
feet. 

16. Rise on toes. 

17. Bend knees. 

18. Alternate. 

19. Walking exercise. 

20. Rest position. 

21. First position. 

22. Breathing" exercise; hands on 

waist, fingers touching in 
front; inhale; 'exhale silently. 



THIRD SERIES. 



Repeat Each Exercise. 

1. Test. 

2. Arms in natural position; relax 

hands in and out; up and 
down. 

3. Relax arms from shoulder high 
' to front. 

4. Bend slowly forward at waist, 

arms and head relaxed. 

5. Raise arms slowly waist high. 



wrist leading. 

6. Same, at side. 

7. Same, raise shoulder high, to 

front. 

8. Same, obliquely front. 

9. Same, at side. 

10. Carry right hand obliquely 
front, highest altitude, wrists 
leading; weight on right foot. 



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11. Same, to left with left hand 

up; weight on left foot for- 
ward. 

12. Same, obliquely hack to right. 

13. Same, obliquely back to left. 

14. Right hand leading toward 

floor, left back, bend waist 
and head. 



15. Same, left hand leading, weight 

on left foot. 

16. Rest position; flrst position. 

17. Breathing exercise; hands on 

waist, fingers touching at 
back; inhale; exhale, sound 
sh. 



DUMB BELLS. 



FIRST SERIES. 



First Position — Standing. Bells at 
Side. 

1. Arms in position, twist bells 

out and in; full arm move- 
ment. 

2. Same, waist high, elbows bent 

and back. 

3. Same, arms extended shoulder 

high to front. 

4. Sams, arms straight over head. 

5. Same, out at side, shoulder 

high. 

6. Same, chest high, elbows bent 

and back. 

7. Same as 2. 

8. Same, down at sides. 

9. Right bell brought to hip. 

10. Left bell same; alternate; both. 



11. Right bell to chest and down. 

12. Left, same; alternate; both. 

13. Right bell to chest and out in 

front. 

14. Left, same; alternate; both. 

15. Right bell to chest and over 

head. 

16. Left, same; alternate, both. 

17. Swing right bell up, shoulder 

high, to front. 

18. Left, same; alternate, both. 

19. Swing right bell up to vertical 

position over head. 

20. Left, same; alternate, both. 

21. Breathing exercise: Inhale; 

raise bells slowly, shoulder 
high, at sides; exhale, lower 
slowly 



SECOND SERIES. 



1. Raise arms slowly to vertical 

position over head. 

2. Hold position of 1, turn to right 

at ankles. 

3. Turn left; alternate. 

4. Lower bells slowly to position, 

making circle out at side. 

5. Right - bell to left shoulder, 

across chest. 

6. Left, same; alternate; both. 

7. Right 'bell up to arm pit. 

8. Left, same; alternate; both. 

9. Right bell to arm pit from out 

at side, shoulder high. 
10. Left, same; alternate; both. 



11. Bells to chest; out in front; to 

chest; overhead; to chest; out 
at sides; to chest; position. 

12. Strike bells in front of body at 

lowest altitude, thumb and 
little finger ends alternately. 

13. Repeat 11. 

14. Repeat 12 back of body. 

15. Rataplan bells four couhts; 

bells on hips, charge forward 
with right foot; turn head 
right, hold position four 
counts. 

16. Same as 15; take attitude to 

left. 



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17. Same as 15; charge back with 20. 

right foot. 21. 

18. Same as 15; charge back with 

left foot. 22. 

19. Rataplan four counts; charge 23. 

forward right foot, right bell 
obliquely above head; loiok at 
bell; left on hip; hold four 
counts. 



Repeat 19; attitude to left. 
Repeat 19; attitude back to 

right. 
Repeat 19; attitude back to left. 
Breathing exercises: Raise bells 

over head; inhale; exhale; 

lower bells out at side. 



SIXTH GRADE. 



FIRST SERIES. 



3. 



4. 



5. 



First Position — Standing. 

1. Test. 

2. Transfer weight from left to 

right foot; bend knee. 

Same, from right to left foot; 
alternate. 

Rise on toes; settle weight on 
right and left foot alternately. 

Arms extended at sides, shoul- 
der high; clasp over head; 
down to back of neck and up 
twice; out, shoulder high; to 
position. 

Touch right foot obliquely for- 
ward. 

Left, same; alternate. 

Repeat 5. 

Touch right foot obliquely back. 

Left, same; alternate. 

Hands touching shoulders, el- 
bows out at side; force for- 
ward and back. 



6. 



9. 
lO'. 
11. 



12. Touch right foot at side. 

13. Left, same; alternate. 

14. Both hands brought to hips and 

down. 

15. Cross right foot back of left. 

16. Left, same; alternate. 

17. Right hand brought to left 

shoulder. 

18. Left hand to right shoulder; al- 

ternate; both. 

19. Cross right foot in front of left. 

20. Left, same; alternate. 

21. Raise right arm in curve over 

head. 

22. Left, same; alternate; both. 

23. Combine 15 and 17; 16 and 18. 

24. Combine 19 and 21; 20 and 22. 

25. Rest position; first position. 

26. Breathing exercise, hands on 

waist, fingers touching at 
back; inhale; exhale silently. 



SECOND SERIES. 



1. Test. 

2. Relax hands, rotating at wrists 

out and in; in and out. 

3. Same, relaxing forearm, rotat- 

ing from elbows. 

4. Rotate right arm from shoul- 

der. 

5. Left, same; alternate; both. 

6. Same as 4 and 5, movement re- 

versed. 



7. 1, 2, 3, raise right arm to curved 

position over head; 5, 6, 7, 8, 
bend to right at waist. 

8. Same, to left. 

9. Repeat 7 and 8. 

10. 1, 2, 3, 4, raise arms to parallel 
horizontal; 5, 6, 7. 8, turn 
hands, palms facing; carry 
around to sides, wrists lead- 
ing; repeat. 



COURSE OF STUDY 



11. Both arms spiral movement, 

hands making- continuous cir- 
cle over shoulders, wrists 
leading. 

12. Raise arms slowly to horizontal 

at sides; turn palm up; bend 
elbows, flng-er tips touching 
shoulders. 

13. Same as 12, flnger tips touching 

head. 

14. Hands touching head; shoul- 

ders; hips; at sides; repeat. 



15. Charge obliquely right; fold 

arms, hold two counts. 

16. Same, to left. 

17. Charge obliquely back with 

right foot; fold arms back. 

18. Same, obliquely back to left. 

19. Rest position; first position. 

20. Breathing exercise, hands on 

waist, fingers touching in 
front; inhale; exhale, oh! 



DUMB BELLS. 



FIRST SERIES. 



1. Bells brought to hips; turn body 

to right from ankles. 

2. Same, left; alternate. 

3. Right bell to chest; alternate, 

raising above head and lower- 
ing to side. 

4. Left, same; alternate; both. 

5. Prom chest, force right bell up; 

left down. 

6. Same, left, up; rig-ht, down; al- 

ternate. 

7. Right bell to chest, out in front, 

palm up. 

8. Left, same; alternate; both. 

9. A right oblique face, right arm 

shoulder high at side, swing 
to vertical position over head, 
back of hand in. 
10. Left, same; alternate; both. 



11. Front face; arms to parallel 

horizontal, pull back with 
force to chest. 

12. Repeat 9 and 10 at left oblique 

face. 

13. Repeat 11. 

14. Bells under chin, elbows shoul- 

der high; pull bells across 
chest. 

15. Bells on hips, bend front; back; 

alternate. 

16. Bells on shoulders, raise to ver- 

tical position. 

17. Repeat 15 at a right face until 

round to front face. 

18. Breathing exercise; inhale, bells 

brought slowly to arm pits; 
exhale, silently; lower bells. 



SECOND SERIES. 



1. Arms in natural position, turn 

bells out and in. 

2. Same, arms at parallel hori- 

zontal. 

3. Same, over head. 

4. Same, out at side. 

5. Sams, chest high, elbows bent 

and back. 

6. Same, waist high, elbows bent 

and back. 

7. Same, down at side. 



8. Right bell to shoulder; ou: in 

front, palm up. 

9. Left same; alternate; both. 

10. Same as 8, out at side. 

11. Left, same; alternate; both. 

12. Raise arms slowly to vertical 

position. 

13. Hold position of 12, bend body 

to right; left; alternate. 

14. Lower to position, making cir- 

cle out at sides. 



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15. Raise bells slowly to horizontal 

position at sides, on 5; swing- 
to front, striking thumb ends 
of bells; lower to position on 
6, 7, 8. 

16. Repeat 15. 



17. 



18. 
19. 
20. 



Strike thumb and little finger 
ends of bells alternately, to 
front, shoulder high. 

Repeat 17, over head. 

Repeat 14. 

Breathing exercise; bells on 
hips; inhale; exhale, sound sh. 



THIRD SERIES. 



1. Right hand broug^ht to hip and 

down. 

2. Left, same; alternate; both. 

3. Right bell to chest. 

4. Left, same; alternate; both. 

5. Right bell to shoulder, thumb 

end down. 

6. Left, same; alternate; both. 

7. Left bell horizontal position at 

side, right same position to- 
the front. 

8. Same as 7, position of arms re- 

versed. 

9. Right arm vertical position 

over head, left, horizontal* to 
front. 

10. Same as 9, position of arms re- 

versed. 

11. Right arm to arin pit; left, hori- 

zontal at side. 

12. Same as 11, position of arms re- 

versed. 

13. Right bell to shoulder; left, 

horizontal at side. 

14. Same as 13, position of arms re- 

versed. 

15. Right arm shoulder high in 

front, left bell to hip; touch 
right foot forward at same 
time. 

16. Same as 15, using opposite arm 

and foot. 

17. Right arm shoulder high at 

side, left bell to hip; right foot 
at side same time. 



18. 



19. 



20. 



21. 

22. 
23. 

24. 

25. 
26. 



27. 
28. 



29. 



30. 



Same as 17, using opposite arm 
and foot. 

Bells on shoulder, hold position 
and cross right foot in front 
of left; left, same; alternate. 

Bells back of body at waist line; 
hold position and cross right 
foot back of left; left, same, 
alternate. 

Bells back of neck; force el'bows 
back and front. 

Same, bells back of body at 
waist, palms out. 

Bells up from chest, rise on toes 
at same time. 

Bells down from chest, bend 
knees at same time. 

Alternate 23 and 24. 

Right bell vertical position over 
head, left bell on hip; bend 
body and head slightly left; 
look at right bell; hold 8 
counts. 

Same, to left. 

Charge forward right foot, 
right bell extended highest 
altitude, left bell back, lowest 
altitude; look at right bell; 
hold 8 counts. 

Same, to left; back to right ob- 
lique; back to left oblique. 

Breathing exercise; inhale; re- 
tain breath; rataplan with 
bells 8 counts; exhale silently. 



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COURSE OF STUDY 



SEVENTH GRADE. 
FIRST SERIES. 



First Position — Standing. 16. 

1. Test. 

2. Relax arms, rotating at elbows 17. 

lOut and in; in and out. 

3. Raise arms shoulder high, to 18. 

front and relax. 

4. Same, at side. 19. 

5. Raise right shoulder. 

6. Left, same; alternate; both. 

7. Tips of Angers on right shoul- 

der; upper arm shoulder high, 20. 

at side; rotate shoulder. 

8. Left, same; alternate; both. 

9. Raise right arm shoulder high 21. 

to front; swing around to 22. 

side. 23. 

10. Left, same; alternate; both. 24. 

11. Hands clasped back of neck, 

raise and lower arms. 25. 

12. Hands clasped back of body at 

waist line, lower and raise 
hands. 26. 

13. Raise right arm to front, shoul- 27. 

der high; left at side, shoul- 28. 

der high. 

14. Reverse position of arms; alter- 

nate. 

15. Right arm vertical position 

over head; left at side, shoul- 
der high. 

SECOND SERIES. 



Reverse position of arms; alter- 
nate. 

Right arm curved over head; 
left brought to hip. 

Reverse position of arms; alter- 
nate. 

At right oblique face, swing 
arms over head, fingers 
touching; repeat at an oblique 
face until around to front. 

Alternate touching right foot 
obliquely back and crossing- 
back of left. 

Left, same; alternate. 

Raise right heel; bend knee. 

Left, same; alternate. 

Hands on hips; alternate rising 
on toes and bending knees. 

Transfer weight from left to 
right foot and right to left; 
alternate. 

Walking exercise. 

Rest position; first position. 

Breathing exercise; hands at 
waist; inhale; exhale, oh! 



1. Test. 

2. Bend body to right; arms re- 

laxed. 

3. Same, left; alternate. 

4. Relax hands in and out, up and 

down. 

5. Rotate right arm at shoulder, 

from right to left, making full 
circle in front of face. 

6. Left, same; alternate; both. 

7. Hands to hips and down. 

8. Hands brought to shoulders in 

circle. 



9. Raise arms slowly over head 
until fingers touch; down 
slowly. 

10. Same as 9; hold position and 

rise on toes. 

11. Hands in front of chest, re- 

laxed; elbows bent and out at 
sides; bring hands over shoul- 
ders; extend at sides, palms 
back; hold position; rise on 
toes; lower arms slowly. 



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12. Clasp hands, raise over head; 17. 

unclasp, lower slowly oblique- 
ly back and to position. 

13. Hands clasped overhead; hold 

position, turn head right; left; 18. 

alternate. 

14. Right arm curved over head, 

left hand to hip; cross right 
foot in front of left. 

15. Reverse position of arms; use 19. 

left foot; alternate. 

16. Charge right foot forward, 20. 

hands to hips, turn head 
right; hold two counts; same 
to left. 



Charge right foot forward; al- 
ternate raising arms to front, 
shoulder high, and to arm 
pits; same to left. 

Step back with right foot; raise 
right hand relaxed overhead, 
left hand to hip; bend body 
and head slightly left; look at 
right hand; hold eight counts. 

Same, to left, position of hand.3 
reversed. 

Breathing exercise: Inhale; re- 
tain breath, raise arms shoul- 
der high at sides, eight 
counts; exhale. 



^^ANDS. 



FIRST SERIES. 



First Position — Standing. Wand held 
at side by thumb and first two 
fingers of right hand. 

1. Lower wand, 1, 2, 3. 

2. Raise wand to chest. 

3. Right hand to left shoulder. 

4. Left hand to right shoulder; al- 

ternate. 

5. Raise wand shoulder high to 

front. 

6. Wand to chest and out in front, 

shoulder high, 

7. To chest and over head. 

8. To chest and out to right, 

shoulder high. 

9. Out left from chest; alternate. 
10. (1) Wand to chest; (2) out in 

front; (3) to chest; (4) down to 
position; (5) to chest; (6) over 
head; (7) to chest; (8) to posi- 
tion; repeat. 



11. (1) Wand to chest; (2) shoulder 

high, to right; (3) to chest; (4) 
down to position; (5) to chest; 
(6) out to left; (7) to chest; (8) 
to position; repeat. 

12. Raise wand slowly overhead, 

back of head to shoulders, 
eight counts; lower to posi- 
tion slowly. 

13. Breathing exercise: Inhale 

while raising wand slowly to 
chest, elbows bent at sides, 
shoulder high; exhale, lower 
wand. 



SECOND SERIES. 



Wand brought to chest, elbows 
bent at sides, shoulder high. 

Raise wand obliquely, down- 
ward to left, right arm level 
with shoulder, right arm 
downward in front of body. 



Same to left, position of hands 

reversed; alternate. 
Left end of wand to chest, right 

arm obliquely forward. 
Same, reverse position of arms; 

alternate. 



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9. 
10. 



11. 



12. 



10. 
11. 

12. 
13. 

14. 



15. 



Wand hor^izontal position, 
shoulder high to front; twist 
wand, right hand above left. 

Same, left hand above right; 
alternate. 

Make square; left hand to rig-ht 
shoulder; wand across chest, 
at left side; down to position. 

Repeat square to left side. 

Raise wand to front, shoulder 
high; touch right foot for- 
ward at same time; left foot 
forward; alternate. 

Wand t'o right, shoulder high; 
touch right foot at side; left, 
same; alternate. 

horizontal position to 

shoulder high; twist 

right hand above left; 

right foot in front of 

left; left hand and foot, same; 

alternate. 



13. Raise wand slowly until across 
shoulder blades; alternate 
bending to right and rising on 
toes. 

Same as 13, to left; alternate. 

Wand same as 13, alternate 
bending forward and raising 
toes. 

Same as 15, bend back; alter- 
nate. 

Breathing exercise: Keep wand 
[ across shoulder blades; in- 
hale; exhale; lower wands. 



14. 

15. 



16. 



17 



Wand 

front, 
wand 
cross 



THIRD SERIES. 



Raise wand slowly to horizon- 
tal position over head. 

Hold wand in position of 1, turn 
body to right from ankles. 

Same, left; alternate. 

Prom position of 1 to chest. 

To shoulder blades; alternate. 

Lower wand to chest; following 
movements from chest. 

Left hand to right shoulder; 
right arm, vertical position. 

Same, position of hands re- 
versed; alternate. 

Right arm obliquely up; left 
hand to right shoulder. 

Left, same; alternate. 

Right arm obliquely down, 
left hand to right shoulder. 

Left, sdme; alternate. 

Right arm oTDliquely forward, 
left hand to right shoulder. 

Left arm obliquely back, right 
hand to left shoulder; alter- 
nate. 

Left arm obliquely forward. 
right hand U) left shoulder. 



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18. 



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20. 



21. 
22. 

23. 
24. 



Right arm obliquely back, left 
hand to right shoulder; alter- 
nate. 

Charge forward right foot; 
rowing motion with wand, out 
and back to chest, making- 
circle under. 

Same, left foot forward; alter- 
nate. 

Raise wand to horizontal posi- 
tion over head; down to chest; 
repeat at rig'ht face until 
around to front face. 

Charge forward right foot, 
wand over head; hold two 
counts; lower to position in 
front of body. 

Same, to left; alternate. 

Same, back to right. 

Same, left; alternate. 

Breathing exercise: Inhale; re- 
tain breath, bring wand to 
chest, eight counts; exhale, 
silently. 



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EIGHTH GRADE. 



FIRST SERIES. 



First Position — Standing. 

1. Test. 

2. Relax arms from shoulder high 

to front. 

3. Same, from shoulder high at 

side. 

4. Relax body to right from 

ankles. 

Same, to left; alternate. 

Alternate raising right shoul- 
der and forcing it back. 

Left, same; alternate; both. 

Rotate right shoulder. 

Left, same; alternate; both. 

Alternate forcing right shoul- 
der back and raising arm 
shoulder high to front. 

Left, same; alternate; both. 

Alternate raising right shoul- 
der and raising arm out at 
side. 



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6. 

7. 

8. 

9. 

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17. 

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20. 



21. 



Left, same; alternate; both. 

Hands on shoulders, force el- 
bows forward and back. 

Bend head to right; forward; 
left; back; repeat. 

Rotate head from right to left, 
and left to right. 

Hands on waist, bend right; 
forward; left; back; repeat. 

Touch right foot obliquely for- 
ward; at side; obliquely back; 
cross back of left; left foot 
same. 

Rise on toes; settle on right and 
left foot alternately. 

Charge right foot obliquely for- 
ward; hands brought to hips; 
hold two counts. 

Same to right, turn body right. 



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